NYC Catering Sales Manager: Lead Major Events

IHMS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IHMS in New York, NY is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to drive sales and manage catering operations within a fast-paced environment. The role requires deep knowledge of the New York market and the ability to prospect and close opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in sales or catering, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, high-energy attitude. A hospitality degree is a plus, with emphasis on teamwork and professional presentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in a Sales or Catering office capacity
• Know the New York Market and can proactively prospect
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality is a plus
• Must be computer literate and have excellent Microsoft Office and internet skills
• Knowledge of Delphi is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, ability to multi-task in fast paced
• Environment and professional appearance is required
• Must be proactive, self-motivated and an excellent team player
• High energy and positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communications skills
• Knowledge of overall hotel operations and how they affect each department

Responsibilities

• Leadership – demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Planning – ability to think ahead and plan over a one-to-two year time span
• Management – ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional levels
• Technical skills in engineering management, quality assurance and costing
• Commitment to company values
• Advanced computer proficiency in engineering software products

Skills

Sales experience

New York market knowledge

Communication skills

Proactive, self-motivated

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Delphi

Job description

IHMS in New York, NY is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to drive sales and manage catering operations within a fast-paced environment. The role requires deep knowledge of the New York market and the ability to prospect and close opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in sales or catering, strong MS Office skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, high-energy attitude. A hospitality degree is a plus, with emphasis on teamwork and professional presentation.