Catering Sales Manager: Drive Banquets & Events

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Catering Sales Manager to grow banquet space and food packages, book corporate and social events, and coordinate details with hotel staff.

You will find new clients, make sales calls, negotiate contracts, and work with kitchen, banquets, and operations teams to deliver seamless events. A high school diploma is required, with hospitality or business degree preferred, and 1–3 years in hotel sales or catering.

Qualifications

• Usually requires one to three years of experience in hotel sales, catering, or guest services.
• High school diploma required; hospitality or business degree is often preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Find new clients, make sales calls, and negotiate contracts for food, drinks, and event spaces to meet revenue goals.
• Detail menu choices, room setups, and decoration needs with clients.
• Create Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and work with the kitchen, banquets, and operations teams to run smooth events.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Hospitality degree

Business degree

Job description

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Catering Sales Manager to grow banquet space and food packages, book corporate and social events, and coordinate details with hotel staff.

You will find new clients, make sales calls, negotiate contracts, and work with kitchen, banquets, and operations teams to deliver seamless events. A high school diploma is required, with hospitality or business degree preferred, and 1–3 years in hotel sales or catering.