Private Dining & Events Sales Manager

The Inn at Stonecliffe; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Private Dining Catering Sales Manager to drive private dining and catering revenue for Seville Chicago and Canopy Chicago Central Loop. This on-site role requires building relationships with local corporations, event planners, and venues while leading sales initiatives and client engagements.

You will develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate events, with three+ years in catering/sales and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school education; post-high school preferred.
• Three+ years in hotel or conference catering/sales.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans to grow private dining, catering, and event revenue for Seville Chicago and hotels.
• Proactively generate new business through prospecting, networking, and appointments.
• Build relationships with corporations, planners, nonprofits, universities, and associations.
• Convert leads and inquiries into restaurant private dining and catering bookings.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, banquet orders, and pricing packages.
• Negotiate contracts aligned with company profitability.
• Maintain records of activities and bookings in CRM systems.
• Collaborate with marketing to drive revenue via programs and promotions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation skills

Listening and problem solving

Flexibility with hours

Goal-oriented revenue focus

Education

High school education

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic Private Dining Catering Sales Manager to drive private dining and catering revenue for Seville Chicago and Canopy Chicago Central Loop. This on-site role requires building relationships with local corporations, event planners, and venues while leading sales initiatives and client engagements.

You will develop proposals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate events, with three+ years in catering/sales and strong communication skills.