Catering & Events Sales Manager

Larkin's Catering & Events is a renowned hospitality company specializing in delivering exceptional catering and event experiences. Known for its commitment to unparalleled service, Larkin's Catering & Events has established a strong reputation in the industry for creating memorable moments through meticulous planning and outstanding execution. As a dynamic player in the hospitality sector, the company offers a wide range of services, including corporate events, weddings, private parties, and community gatherings. Their team is dedicated to providing superior food, seamless service, and creative event solutions tailored to each client's needs. Larkin's Catering & Events operates with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, making it a preferred choice for clients seeking professional and unforgettable event experiences.

The Catering & Events Sales Manager at Larkin's Catering & Events plays a pivotal role in the company’s continued success by driving new business development, fostering client relationships, and coordinating all aspects of the catered events and venue bookings. This full-time, exempt position demands a highly organized, sales-driven, and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about hospitality. The manager acts as the primary point of contact for clients from the initial inquiry through to the event’s final execution, ensuring each event is flawlessly planned and delivered.

This role requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and achieving revenue targets. The Catering & Events Sales Manager collaborates closely with the Catering Operations Manager, culinary teams, and event staff to ensure all client expectations are met, offering customized proposals, and negotiating contracts that balance profitability with client satisfaction. In addition, the role involves active participation in marketing, networking, and community engagement to cultivate new prospects and expand market reach.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, the schedule for this role is flexible and includes working evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business demands and event schedules. Success in this position is measured not only by meeting sales goals but also by the quality of client interactions, thoroughness of planning documentation such as Banquet Event Orders, and overall contribution to the growth and reputation of Larkin's Catering & Events. The company culture emphasizes N.I.C.E. values - nurturing, intuitive, compassionate experiences - highlighting their commitment to exceptional hospitality.

Joining Larkin's Catering & Events as a Catering & Events Sales Manager means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to creating unforgettable events and fostering lasting client relationships. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a vibrant, fast-paced environment where your skills in sales, event coordination, client management, and hospitality excellence will be highly valued and developed.