Catering Sales Coordinator | Full-Time | Virginia Tech Club

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Catering Sales Coordinator provides assistance and administrative support to the Catering Sales Managers and Catering Director; assists in coordinating the licensing of space and booking of events for the facility and preparation of catering internal and external communications.

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00-$21.00.

Benefits for full-time roles : Health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until October 17, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Represent the facility to potential facility users; respond to inquiries regarding facility use and send out food and beverage materials; assist facility users in finalizing booking arrangements contracts as well as collection of deposits
• Assist Catering Team in the preparation of event license agreements, addenda and related correspondence; review documents for completeness and accuracy; assist in following up with facility users regarding deposits, insurance and other related license agreement requirements
• Assist Catering Team in updating facility user contact and account information, blocking event space and other event booking information in the computerized event booking and management system
• Create and maintain event files; distribute and reconcile all event folders and respective checklists for the department
• Represent the department at weekly operational meetings
• Update event revenues in computerized event booking and management system on a weekly and monthly as required for forecasting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Strengthened by Our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.