Executive Catering Sales and Events Manager

Lifecare Alliance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFECARE ALLIANCE is seeking an Executive Catering and Events Manager in Columbus, OH to drive sales and lead event coordination. You will manage client relationships, contracts, and on-site support to ensure top-tier catering and event experiences.

The role requires strong communication, community engagement, and the ability to manage multiple tasks from setup to post-event reporting, while representing the organization professionally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in catering, food service sales, event planning, or related customer service roles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead client relationships.
• Ability to perform manual tasks during setup/teardown.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: identify new opportunities and nurture relationships to grow catering and events services.
• Client Management & Contracting: handle contracts and ensure client needs are met.
• Event Coordination & On-site Support: manage setup, execution, and teardown of events.
• Administrative & Report Duties: maintain records and timely reports.
• Agency & Community Engagement: build relationships with partners and vendors to raise Lifecare Alliance profile.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Event coordination

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbus , OH 43223Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeJob Category: SalesJob Purpose:

- As an Executive Catering and Events Manager at LIFECARE ALLIANCE, you'll be at the heart of our sales and marketing efforts, driving business development and ensuring our events are top-notch. You'll be the go-to person for client management, event coordination, and on-site support, all while engaging with the community and managing administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: You'll lead the charge in identifying new business opportunities and nurturing existing relationships to grow our catering and events services.
• Client Management & Contracting: You'll be the friendly face that clients trust, handling contracts and ensuring their needs are met with a smile.
• Event Coordination & On-site Support: From setup to tear down, you'll be hands-on, making sure every event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations.
• Administrative & Report Duties: You'll keep things organized and on track with your stellar administrative skills, ensuring all reports are accurate and timely.
• Agency & Community Engagement: You'll build strong relationships with community partners, vendors, staff, and volunteers, making sure LIFECARE ALLIANCE is a key player in the community.

Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

• Associate degree in Business, Hospitality, Food Service, or a related field strongly preferred; long-term sales experience in a related field will be considered.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in catering, food service sales, event planning, or related customer service roles.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform manual tasks, including event setup, tear down, and lifting.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with comfort speaking to groups.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, vendors, staff, volunteers, and community partners.