Catering Sales Manager
About The Position
The Catering Sales Manager drives sales and generates revenue by selling the hotel's catering services. The role builds and maintains client relationships, learns clients' needs, and develops tailored solutions. The manager collaborates with culinary and event teams to create customized menus and event plans, conducts site visits, and presents proposals that showcase the venue. The position also monitors industry trends and competitors to identify business opportunities, provides exceptional customer service, ensures events are executed seamlessly, and promotes the hotel's offerings to prospective clients. The role is based at The Scarlet, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, a boutique hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, with guest rooms, a signature restaurant, and event spaces. The hotel describes its work culture as collaborative, creative, service-driven, and high-energy.
Requirements
- Proven track record in sales, preferably in the hospitality or events industry.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Creativity and innovation in developing unique event concepts.
- Proficiency in sales and CRM software.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales and generate revenue by selling catering services.
- Build and maintain client relationships, understand client needs, and provide tailored solutions.
- Collaborate with culinary and event teams to design customized menus and event plans.
- Conduct site visits and present proposals to clients.
- Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
- Provide exceptional customer service and ensure seamless event execution.
- Promote the hotel and its offerings to potential clients as a brand ambassador.
Benefits
- Multiple tiers of medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free maintenance medications
- Pet insurance
- Hotel discounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays
- 401(k) match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
