Social Catering Sales Manager

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions•Schaumburg, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Catering Sales Manager generates, sells, and details social catering business, including weddings, social celebrations, and other special events. The role manages the full client experience from the initial inquiry and sales process through event planning, detailing, and execution, ensuring groups’ needs and expectations are met. The manager coordinates with clients and internal teams on catering services, food and beverage, banquet facilities, and other event details while maximizing revenue and profitability. The position calls for a proactive sales professional who builds strong client relationships and delivers guest satisfaction through seamless event execution.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in catering sales, event sales, hospitality, or a related field.
Proven ability to generate new business, build client relationships, conduct sales outreach, and achieve revenue goals.
Experience selling, planning, and detailing social events such as weddings, celebrations, and other special occasions.
Strong knowledge of catering operations, banquet event orders (BEOs), food and beverage offerings, event setup, and service standards.
Ability to manage the full event lifecycle, from initial inquiry and contract negotiation through event detailing and execution.
Excellent communication, organization, time management, and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and client needs simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, banquet, sales, and other hotel departments.
Flexible availability for client appointments, site tours, and occasional evening or weekend events as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Generate, sell, and detail social catering business, including weddings, celebrations, and other special events.
Manage the client experience from initial inquiry and sales through planning, detailing, and event execution.
Coordinate catering services, food and beverage, banquet facilities, and other event details with clients and internal teams.
Conduct sales outreach, build client relationships, and work toward revenue goals.
Manage event details, including banquet event orders, setup, and service coordination.
Collaborate with culinary, banquet, sales, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution.
Accommodate client appointments and site tours, and support occasional evening or weekend events as business needs require.