Catering and Event Sales Manager

Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort is seeking a highly organized and experienced Catering and Event Sales Manager to join our team. We're searching for the right person to provide a memorable client experience from the first phone call to presentation of the final invoice. In addition to a strong sales ethic, the ideal candidate is passionate, creative, detail oriented, and dedicated to providing superb client service at every turn. This role requires great attention to detail in all aspects of catering events, including menu planning, equipment logistics, room setup, and coordination with other vendors. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills while being able to work within a well-established team. The best fit for our company is an event planner who can collaborate with the client and the Culinary and Operations departments to execute the highest client experience possible.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing client relationships and generate new client partners.
• Manage all aspects of catering event planning from menu planning to event execution
• Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts to create memorable and unique events
• Establish and abide by standard procedures and train staff to execute them
• Research resources, make site visits, and participate in pre-event meetings when necessary to assist with event design and execution
• Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event, managing on-site preparations, production, and Event breakdown; ensuring consistent, high-level service throughout all phases
• Oversee and assist with event management to provide "day of" services as needed

Skills and Qualifications

Sales, catering, menu planning and front of house experience required.

• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Proven success in a catering sales role
• Possess a strong culinary background
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, and sometimes, stressful environment
• Excellent organizational skills, including multitasking, time management, and meticulous attention to detail
• Professional and positive image and demeanor
• Strong computer skills

Interested candidates should respond via the Indeed response.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person