POSITION SUMMARY
The Catering Sales Manager will plan and execute all sales of food & beverage for conventions that are large in scope, events that average 1500 people to 6000.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary contact for your assigned client before and during a program
- Provide leadership and communications on behalf of your client to event and food & beverage operations.
- Selling, planning and detailing all menus for each assigned show.
- Work with Event Managers and Operations Manager for strategic planning.
- Prepare forecast for retail services.
- Create sales orders, contracts, payment and event analysis.
- Act as a liaison in communication between food & beverage sales, food & beverage operations, event management and the client.
- Plan all food & beverage details of every event associated with assigned conventions.
- Continually interact with clients for program requirements before and during each assigned show.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA Degree required, at least 5 years experience as a Food & Beverage Sales Manager or PlannerStrong written and oral communications skillsOrganized, able to prioritize and have strong time management skillsAble to multi-task in a fast paced environmentPositive and able to motivate all staff to offer hospitality service which exceeds guest’s expectationsAble to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidaysWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and other hospitality softwareWell developed interpersonal skills; experience working with a diversity of clients, professionals and staff membersExperience as a Catering Sales Manager, Event Planner, Hotel Convention Services Manager or Meeting Planner is highly beneficialSalary range : $70,000 – $74,000 plus commissionsLegends Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Legends Global are available. Interested employees are urged to contact Human Resources if qualified for any of the above openings. Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States. Final candidates will be required to undergo a background check.
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