Senior Catering Sales Manager -Aventura Catering

Aramark Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in catering and hospitality is looking for a Senior Catering Sales Manager to oversee catering sales at the Phoenix Convention Center. This role involves managing client relationships, training staff, and ensuring event success while meeting financial goals. Candidates should have a strong background in hospitality management and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans like 401(k)

Paid time off including parental leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in hospitality, catering or banquets preferred.
• Experience in a major convention hotel or large social market.
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain convention and corporate catering accounts.
• Assist in training sales staff and handle key accounts.
• Respond to customer inquiries and develop proposals.

Skills

Good organizational skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of menu planning

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Catering Sales Manager, Aventura Catering-Phoenix Convention Center, will work closely with the Sales Director to manage and maintain convention, corporate, and social catering accounts; manage and organize Catering Sales Manager's workflow; meet or exceed budgeted revenue goals; and to ultimately aid in conducting a successful event. This role offers a base salary with the potential for local monthly commissions based on performance metrics.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in training new and existing sales staff
• Be proactive in all CVB site visits and needs in the absence of the Director of Sales
• Handle more complex and detailed events
• Handle Key accounts
• Monitor, maintain and improve the change process as needed.
• Maintaining and developing current client relationships, specifically with Event Management
• Manage customer satisfaction process for all groups in house
• Responding to customer inquiries through proposal based selling
• Developing proposals
• Recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations
• Working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years in hospitality industry, with experience in catering or banquets preferred
• Experience in a major convention hotel or large social market
• Good organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
• Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
• Skilled in banquet and event service operations
• Abilityto balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
• Good Communication and project management skills
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Strong Attention to detail, organized, excellent time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
• Able to take direction but also work independently Focus on Guest service

Education

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About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.comor connect with us onFacebook,InstagramandTwitter.