Sales & Catering Manager — Drive High-End Event Revenue

Maumee Bay Lodge; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly sales incentive

Benefits after 60 days

401k and PTO

Free lodge nights

Professional development

Job summary

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center seeks a dynamic Sales & Catering Manager to lead hotel sales and high-end events. Build client relationships, upsell services, and convert inquiries into memorable experiences for conferences and weddings.

You will manage contracts, BEOs, and logistics, partner with operations, and travel to represent the lodge at regional meetings. A 50+ hour workweek, competitive compensation with quarterly incentives, and a full benefits package await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in hotel sales or event planning.
• Degree in Event Management or Hospitality preferred.
• Food & Beverage experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Be the welcoming first impression for inquiries by phone, walk-in, or email and handle space requests.
• Sell room nights and event space; upsell food & beverage, golf, marina, and recreation to boost revenue.
• Prepare banquet event orders (BEOs) and coordinate with lodge staff.
• Represent the Lodge with local meetings to build relationships and drive revenue.
• Schedule meetings and conduct outreach to prospect new business for the Lodge.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to revenue management meetings.

Skills

Hotel sales

Event planning

Client relationships

Education

Degree in Event Management or Hospitality

Job description

Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center seeks a dynamic Sales & Catering Manager to lead hotel sales and high-end events. Build client relationships, upsell services, and convert inquiries into memorable experiences for conferences and weddings.

You will manage contracts, BEOs, and logistics, partner with operations, and travel to represent the lodge at regional meetings. A 50+ hour workweek, competitive compensation with quarterly incentives, and a full benefits package await the right candidate.