Catering Sales Manager

ASM Global•San Francisco, CA

5d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for Catering Sales Manager for ASM Global/Savor at the Moscone Center. The Catering Sales Manager will plan and execute all sales of food and beverage for events that are large in scale, that average 1,500-80,000 people

Requirements

BA Degree is required and/or 3 years’ experience as a Catering/Food and Beverage Sales Manager, Event Planner, Hotel Convention Services Manager or Meeting Planner
Strong written and oral communication skills
Organized, ability to prioritize and have strong time management skills
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Positive disposition and ability to motivate all staff to offer hospitality service that exceeds guest’s expectations
Able to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) and other hospitality software
Well-developed interpersonal skills; experience working with diverse clients, professionals and staff members
Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
Catering Software Proficient

Nice To Haves

Prior hotel and convention experience a plus
Familiarity working with unions and an understanding of CBA rules

Responsibilities

Primary contact for your assigned client(s) before, during and after their event.
Provide leadership and communications on behalf of your client to Moscone Event Managers, Food, and Beverage Operations.
Planning, selling, and details for all menus for each assigned event, including New Item Requests to Culinary and Purchasing departments.
Prepare Excel revenue forecast for hosted and retail services for assigned events.
Work with Event Managers and Operation Managers for strategic planning.
Create contracts, sales orders, payment and event analysis, including cost of goods (COG).
Act as a liaison in communication between F&B Sales and all other F&B departments, Event Managers and client.
Plan all F&B details of every event assigned to by Associate Director of Sales.
Continually interact with clients for program requirements before, during and after each event.
Attend production meetings and site visits for assigned events.
Communicate event progress and planning details to Senior Sales Manager assigned to your event(s).
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Associate Director of Sales as needed