Catering Sales Manager | George Steinbrenner Field

Tampa, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job Description

Legends Global is a premier partner for the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. As a leader in delivering fully integrated premium services, Legends Global plays a critical role in supporting its partners by providing a comprehensive range of white-label solutions that keep these partners at the forefront of the industry. With a robust network encompassing 450 venues worldwide, Legends Global hosts approximately 20,000 events annually and entertains over 165 million guests each year. Their expertise spans feasibility and consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content booking for world-class live events and venues. This extensive...

Job Requirements

Must have two to three years of related experience
must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette
must be flexible to work extended hours including late nights, weekends, and holidays
must have sufficient mobility to perform physical tasks such as reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling
must be able to work in a team environment
must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
must be customer service oriented with leadership skills
must have working knowledge of local and regional markets, venue operations, and special events industries
ability to evaluate risks and liabilities of special events
must have resourceful and innovative mindset
ability to communicate honestly and build productive relationships
ability to adapt to changing trends and circumstances
strong organizational and management skills

Job Qualifications

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
unwavering commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills
customer service oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of Legends and management
must be able to work in a team environment
must have sufficient mobility to perform tasks including reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods
must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays
must have basic knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations, and etiquette
must have two to three years of related experience
working knowledge of local and regional markets, venue operations, and special events industries
ability to effectively evaluate risks and liabilities of special events and stadium rentals
resourceful, innovative, and forward thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit
can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels
strong interpersonal skills and ability to create and build positive and productive relationships
responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances
ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed with strong organizational skills

Job Duties

Research, analyze, and develop special event profit generating opportunities
proactively solicit new business by making sales calls and presentations, attending trade shows, and client prospecting
create leads and develop long-term relationships in event planning, production, and promotion communities
monitor changes and new developments in the special events industry
work closely and build relationships with Legends' premium and concessions departments
manage and direct all Legends-related event logistics including managing the events calendar, conducting walk-thrus, and being primary contact for clients
prepare and provide reports including event revenue, profit and loss statements, sales recaps, and projections
obtain client feedback following special events to analyze satisfaction and risks
provide quality service and maintain positive customer and client relations
practice safe work habits and complete safety and compliance training
maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management
adhere to Legends Global and venue company policies
focus on outbound sales and turning them into repeat business
complete other duties assigned by management
available to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays