Catering - Event Sales Associate

SSA Group, LLC • Norwalk, CT

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About The Position

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission-focused.
We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey.
Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities.
Position Title: Event Sales Associate
Reports to: Event Sales Coordinator and Catering Sales Manager(s)

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our client, General Manager and HQ personnel.
• Understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer knowledge and skill level for basic office functions.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting, and perform all functions as set forth above.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Event planning experience in off-site catering, hotel or cultural attraction catering venue preferred, but not required.
• BEO knowledge and execution a must.
• All education backgrounds eligible.
• Must be 18 or older.

Responsibilities

• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Assist Event Sales Coordinator with daily duties and tasks.
• Handle all birthday inquiries.
• Upsell and detail the event with the client.
• Prepare contracts, BEO’s, diagrams and other internal documents.
• Provide thorough and timely communication with clients.
• Constant and thorough communication and collaboration with Catering Operations, Culinary Team and any other departments involved in the event to ensure events are executed with operational excellence.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of space feasibility, maximizing space usage and yield management.
• Remain knowledgeable of and manage in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Knowledge of menu & event planning.
• Secure deposits and all event payments are made in full prior to each event.
• Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow employees.
• Administrative support as needed for the Catering Sales Team.
• Responsible for post event follow up, engagement and continued client development.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Catering Manager(s) or General Manager.
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit.
• Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application.
• Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
• Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed