Catering Sales & Events Manager

This opportunity is with a respected premium hospitality company known for its dedication to delivering exceptional dining and event experiences. The company operates within the upscale restaurant and hospitality industry, focusing on creating memorable moments through exclusive corporate dining and social events across multiple markets. With a commitment to excellence, they pride themselves on providing high-quality service and fostering strong relationships within the business community. This establishment seeks to grow its presence and revenue by cultivating strategic partnerships and expanding its client base through proactive business development rather than relying solely on inbound inquiries.

The role is a newly created leadership position centered on developing a robust events sales platform that generates significant, measurable revenue. Unlike traditional event planning or coordination roles, this position requires a candidate with proven expertise in premium hospitality sales and a successful track record of sourcing and closing new business deals through proactive networking efforts. As a hybrid role, the position offers a balance of remote and on-site work, providing the flexibility needed to engage with a diverse range of corporate clients, hotel concierge teams, destination management companies, event planners, tourism organizations, and community partners.

Key responsibilities include driving revenue by initiating and cultivating high-value partnerships and managing a solid pipeline of repeat and strategic clients. The candidate will focus on increasing weekday corporate dining and social event bookings while working closely with operations teams to ensure flawless event execution. Compensation for this role is competitive, featuring a base salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 depending on experience, with an attractive 2% commission on actualized events, annual performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a business development expense account. This position is ideal for hospitality sales professionals who thrive in entrepreneurial environments and are excited about the opportunity to build and lead a new revenue stream from the ground up, leveraging their existing network and hospitality industry expertise.