Catering Sales Manager - Aventura Catering Phoenix Convention Center

Catering Sales Manager - Aventura Catering Phoenix Convention Center

Join the team behind unforgettable events at the Phoenix Convention Center! As the Catering Sales Manager for Aventura Catering, you'll be at the heart of creating exceptional experiences for convention, corporate, and social clients. Partnering closely with the Sales Director, you'll cultivate lasting relationships, drive revenue growth, and help bring high-impact events to life in one of Phoenix's premier venues.

This role offers a competitive base salary plus a monthly local commission, rewarding your success in meeting key performance metrics.

If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning vision into realitythis is your chance to shine.

Benefits : Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work / life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and / or works.

Maintaining and developing current client relationships; opportunities to support large returning events as well as one time opportunities

Responding to customer inquiries

Developing proposals and contracts

Recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations

Working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management or related discipline, and / or equivalent professional experience

Minimum of 1 year in the hospitality industry, with experience in catering sales

Experience in a hotel or large event venue

Good organizational and presentation skills

Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff

Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation

Skilled in banquet and event service operations

Ability to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales

Good communication and project management skills

Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail, organized, excellent time management skills

Demonstrated leadership qualities

Comfortable making decisions and negotiating

Able to take direction but also work independently

Focus on guest service