Catering Sales Manager| Iowa Events Center

1 month ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States teamworkonline Full time

Overview

The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for generating, managing and coordinating in-house catering sales and initiating, directing and implementing marketing functions. The Catering Sales Manager will also independently
manage and oversee all aspects of in-house groups.

This role will pay a salary of $45,000 to $50,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

Remove after Sept 28th, 2024

Responsibilities

  • 3-5 years of related work experience
  • Responsible for negotiating and submitting finalized contracts and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to the Assistant General Manager and Executive Chef

    • Generates, negotiates and closes contracts on social, wedding, corporate, convention and gala events

    • Oversees event coordination, will frequently represent the company as final decision-maker in matters pertaining to event execution including personnel, culinary, financial and operational matters

    • Responsible for ensuring that contract signatures, cut-off dates, deposits and direct bills are accurate and that all contracts are processed in accordance with company credit policies

    • Serves as primary group contact once the contract is signed

    • Ensures that the group folders are in order and all master contracts are signed completely

    • Responsible for independently resolving and approving any contract revisions while ensuring that price quotes are aligned with budgeted target product cost

    • Responsible for authorizing and accurately communicating any BEO revisions to appropriate departments

    • Promptly responds to all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient, expedient, and professional manner

    • Develops event concepts from client's visions and ideas

    • Develops strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction

    • Responsible for high-level oversight to ensure successful onsite catered events and customer satisfaction to encourage repeat business and referrals

    • Will support the Catering AGM or Senior Catering Sales Manager with projects or tasks as required

Qualifications


• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associates of Arts/Sciences degree or Bachelor's degree. A degree in event management, hospitality,
culinary or similar field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree

• One or more years' professional experience in the food & beverage industry highly desired

• A valid driver's license, or ability to acquire, to make outside sales calls and/or attend off-site events

• Demonstrated experience using independent judgment to make appropriate business decisions

• Advanced computer experience in a Windows format and typing proficiency with accuracy

• Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook or email

• Excellent grammatical skills, and ability to provide accurate details orally and in writing

• A well-groomed professional appearance, and ability to positively represent the company with employees,
client representatives and guests

• Ability to regularly be self-directed with minimal supervision and work in a team oriented environment

• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends



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