✨ About The Role
- The Catering Sales Manager will focus on social, wedding, and corporate groups/events, requiring strong event planning and detailing skills.
- Responsibilities include soliciting direct sales in the local corporate catering market and maximizing catering revenues.
- The role involves creating profitable menus and coordinating catering support services to ensure complete client satisfaction.
- Effective communication with clients prior to events is necessary to initiate, negotiate, and close contracts for catered functions.
- The position requires updating and increasing client prospects through active prospecting and up-selling techniques.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of hotel sales or catering experience, demonstrating a solid understanding of the hotel industry operations.
- A college degree is preferred, indicating a foundational knowledge in business or hospitality management.
- The successful individual will possess dynamic and enthusiastic leadership qualities, thriving under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage clients warmly and empathetically.
- Proven selling, negotiating, and presentation skills are crucial for success in this role.