Catering Sales Manager | Full-Time | Atlantic City Convention Center

Oak View Group•Atlantic City, NJ

1d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet . Overview The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for generating, managing, and coordinating all in-house catering sales. This role will independently oversee the planning, execution, and follow-through of all in-house group events, ensuring a seamless experience from initial inquiry to event completion. Additionally, the Catering Sales Manager will provide support for Boardwalk Hall concerts and major events as needed, collaborating with internal teams to deliver high-quality service and operational excellence. This role pays an annual salary of $65,000-$85,000

Requirements

Proven experience using independent judgment to make appropriate business decisions.
Advanced computer proficiency in a Windows format which includes experience with Microsoft based software.
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Word.
Excellent typing and grammatical skills, and ability to provide accurate details orally and in writing.
A well-groomed professional appearance, and ability to positively represent the company with employees, client representatives and guests.
Ability to regularly be self-directed with minimal supervision while working in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to work a varied schedule which may include evenings and weekends are required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A valid driver’s license to be able to make outside sales calls and/or attend off-site events as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Outlook helpful.
Knowledge and use of Catering BEO program Caterease.
Associates of Arts/Sciences degree (A.A. or A.S.) or greater with hospitality or culinary concentration or similar field; or equivalent work experience.
5 or more years’ experience in the food & beverage industry is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Responsible for negotiating and submitting finalized contracts and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to the GM, Assistant General Manager and Executive Chef.
Oversee event coordination will frequently represent the company as final decision-maker in matters pertaining to event execution including personnel, culinary, financial and operational matters.
Responsible for ensuring that contract signatures, cut-off dates, deposits and direct bills are accurate and that all contracts are processed in accordance with company credit policies.
Serves as primary group contact. Ensures that the group folders are in order and all master contracts are signed completely.
Responsible for independently resolving and approving any contract revisions while ensuring that price quotes are aligned with budgeted target product cost.
Responsible for authorizing and accurately communicating any BEO revisions to appropriate departments.
Promptly responds to all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient, expedient, and professional manner.
Develops event concepts from client’s visions and ideas.
Develops strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
Responsible for high-level oversight to ensure successful onsite catered events and customer satisfaction to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Will support the GM and AGM with projects or tasks as required.
Conduct weekly BEO meetings.