Senior Catering Sales Manager - Orange County Convention Center

Senior Catering Sales Manager - Orange County Convention Center

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location: We are seeking an experienced Senior Catering Sales Manager for the Orange County Convention Center located in Orlando, FL.

Unit Description:

The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center for the Central Florida region. The center currently ranks as the second largest convention center in the United States. The OCCC offers 7,000,000 sq ft of total space, 2,100,000 sq ft of which is exhibit space. The large complex is located on the South end of International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. Solar panels on the roof of the South Concourse provide 1 MW of power. On April 18, 2012, the American Institute of Architects' Florida Chapter placed the building on its list of Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places.

Job Overview:

The Senior Catering Sales Manager is the primary lead for assigned conference, meeting, and event clients driving seamless execution from contract turnover through final billing. You will liaise between clients, internal departments, service partners and vendors, and ensure that the venue delivers world-class service in line with Sodexo Live!'s standards.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact for assigned groups to lead pre-planning site visits, pre-conference meetings, and post-event debriefs.
• Prepare and distribute banquet event orders, floorplans and diagrams.
• Coordinate across departments and with external contractors/vendors to ensure event requirements are met and executed smoothly.
• Maintain a visible onsite presence during event move-in, show days and move-out.
• Manage financial aspects of billing, change orders, and reconciliation with Finance.
• Train, mentor and coordinate with event coordinators.
• Act as the venue liaison during major events and peak periods.

Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in large volume and banquet events of 3,000 plus attendees.
• 3+ years of experience in catering or event sales.
• Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and catering service operations.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Why Join Sodexo Live!?

At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Adoption Assistance

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.