Catering Sales Manager | Full-Time | MARCUS Performing Arts Center
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Oak View Group is recognized globally as a leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services specifically tailored for the live event industry. The company offers an unmatched, comprehensive range of solutions catering to a diverse portfolio of world-class owned venues and an extensive client roster that features some of the most influential and highly attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions worldwide. Oak View Group has built a reputation for excellence by delivering innovative, seamless, and exceptional experiences across the live event and entertainment landscape, driving success both for their partners and the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months related hospitality industry experience and/or training
- Three or more years in a sales role with verifiable sales success
- Demonstrated proficiency in catering sales generation and contract negotiation
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of POS systems
- Ability to adhere to professional business etiquette
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to confidentiality and discretion
- Detail-oriented and accurate work output
- Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings
- Ability to travel for outside sales calls and events
- Proven independent decision-making abilities
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months related hospitality industry experience and/or training
- Three or more years in a sales role with verifiable success
- Experience in catering sales generation, contract negotiation and pricing, event scheduling, training, catering, banquets and menu development
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs especially Word, Excel, and email
- Working knowledge of POS systems
- Strong business etiquette and professional verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to represent company positively and knowledgeably
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
- Detail-oriented with strong accuracy
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings
- Ability to travel for outside sales calls and events
- Proven decision-making skills
Job Duties
- Build relationships by networking and prospecting with key decision makers
- Coordinate and deliver effective sales presentations
- Independently source, identify, and pursue outside networking opportunities through professional industry resources and community events
- Negotiate, author, and submit finalized contracts and banquets event orders to clients and internal staff
- Address and coordinate all catering requirements and requests in a timely and helpful manner
- Maintain accurate records for all catering sales activities
- Communicate daily with food and beverage manager, culinary staff, catering staff, and operations staff about guest needs and expectations
- Maintain an extensive client database for follow-up sales calls and contact
- Assist with follow-up of guests' experience at the venue ensuring all issues are addressed
- Assist in the planning and coordination of catered events
- Serve as primary group and convention contact after contract signing
- Approve inventory changes and respond to questions or concerns promptly
- Assist with oversight of accounts receivable related to assigned events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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