Catering Sales Manager | Hawaii Convention Center

Legends Global is a premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, providing a fully integrated suite of premium services that ensure our partners remain at the forefront of the entertainment industry through a discreet white-label approach. Our expansive network includes 450 venues worldwide, hosting an impressive 20,000 events each year, and entertaining more than 165 million guests annually. This vast operation is supported by deep expertise across all aspects of live events and venue management, including feasibility studies and consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality services, merchandise management, venue operations, content creation, and event booking.

Legends Global fosters a culture of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace atmosphere where authenticity is valued, individual contributions are recognized, and career growth is actively encouraged. Being part of Legends Global means joining a highly motivated team that understands that success is a collective effort and that winning is a daily achievement earned through teamwork and dedication.

The Catering Sales Manager role at Legends Global focuses on strategic sales and marketing within event venues, specifically designed to increase revenue by attracting and securing bookings. This role involves working closely with the sales team to create targeted event promotions and using sales and marketing principles to effectively promote the facilities. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for managing client relations from initial inquiries and pre-event correspondence through contract preparation and agreement finalization, ensuring that client needs are met with professionalism and efficiency.

In addition, the role includes assisting the Director in developing and executing a comprehensive marketing plan that encompasses goal setting, advertising strategies, and event-specific promotions. The position requires an individual capable of adapting to new responsibilities as business needs evolve, with a proactive approach to taking on additional duties as they arise. Supervisory responsibilities form an essential part of the role, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and handling employee relations in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintain a professional presentation at all times. Strong aptitude for numerical data and advanced writing skills are critical, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Candidates must be comfortable working under limited supervision, managing time effectively, and interacting with various organizational levels, including management. Flexibility to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the willingness to travel occasionally, are also important aspects of this position.

This full-time role is located onsite at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, HI, offering a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The compensation package includes a generous benefits offering, with medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401k retirement plan. Legends Global is committed to equal opportunity employment and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. We are proud to be a VEVRAA Federal Contractor dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workforce.