Catering Sales Manager

Crestview Management, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free hotel rooms and discounts

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry seeks a Catering Sales Manager responsible for generating new business and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates should have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and experience in catering sales. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in catering sales or related field.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue.
• Identify new business opportunities through networking and cold calling.
• Manage the catering budget and provide regular sales reports.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering Software

Job description

Job Description:

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for generating new business and maintaining existing relationships with clients in order to increase revenue for the catering department. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sales strategies to increase revenue for the catering department
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, cold calling, and other sales techniques
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create customized menus and proposals for clients
• Coordinate all aspects of events, including menu planning, staffing, and logistics
• Ensure that all events are executed flawlessly and meet or exceed client expectations
• Manage the catering budget and provide regular reports on sales and expenses
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in order to maintain a competitive edge

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in catering sales or a related field
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and catering software
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term
  Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), free hotel rooms
  and hotel discounts.