Elite Catering Sales Pro | Luxury Events & Weddings

BENCHMARK; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA seeks a Catering Sales Manager to generate banquet, social, corporate, wedding, and special event revenue for the hotel. This role develops and maintains client relationships, negotiates contracts, and coordinates event details to ensure outstanding guest experiences.

You will collaborate with Conference Services, Banquets, Culinary, and other teams to deliver seamless events and uphold the highest standards of service in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 3 years of hotel catering sales or related experience.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Experience selling weddings, galas, luxury social events in a luxury hotel or resort is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new catering business through prospecting, referrals, and client outreach.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, planners, DMOs, and organizations.
• Prepare proposals, site inspections, and contracts; coordinate event details with operations.
• Monitor revenues and profitability; manage deposits, billing, and schedules.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Account management

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Hotel sales software

Job description

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, CA seeks a Catering Sales Manager to generate banquet, social, corporate, wedding, and special event revenue for the hotel. This role develops and maintains client relationships, negotiates contracts, and coordinates event details to ensure outstanding guest experiences.

You will collaborate with Conference Services, Banquets, Culinary, and other teams to deliver seamless events and uphold the highest standards of service in a luxury hotel environment.