The Windsor Court seeks a highly motivated and experienced Catering Sales Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for soliciting local companies and organizations for catering functions, providing catering/banquet services to groups with meeting room and catering needs, and overseeing the servicing of clients.
Responsibilities:
- Negotiate with clients and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client needs
- Meet or exceed catering revenues as stated in the budget and assigned goals
- Develop and execute projects for assigned market areas to increase catering activity and volume
- Actively solicit and book Luxury events Market from multiple sources of leads
- Maintain and develop relationships with clients to ensure repeat business
- Ensure all catering events are executed flawlessly and to the client's satisfaction
- Manage and coordinate all aspects of catering events, including menu planning, staffing, and logistics
- Work closely with the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and beverage offerings
- Provide exceptional customer service to all clients and guests
Benefits:
After an initial waiting period, those hired into full-time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Discounted Parking
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Catering Sales and event planning
- Proven track record of achieving sales goals and revenue targets
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Knowledge of catering industry trends and best practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and catering software