Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Catering Manager to join our team. As a Catering Sales Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our catering operations, including sales, customer service, and event coordination. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional service and have a proven track record in sales and event planning, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to drive business growth and increase market share
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new business opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product launches and promotions
- Monitor sales performance and provide regular reports to senior management
- Train and mentor team members to enhance their sales skills and product knowledge
Skills:
- Previous Hotel Sales Manager experience.
- Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact.
- Basic mathematical and calculator skills to prepare cost proposals.
- Ability to effectively communicate with customers in a friendly and positive manner, in order to solicit business, meet client needs and resolve complaints.
- Ability to conduct site inspections.
- Ability to listen, speak and write English to ascertain and respond to client needs.
- Professional demeanor.
- Must be extremely detail oriented and organized.
- Enjoy asking for business and closing sales.
- Enjoy a team sales approach.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Exceptional detail in follow-up.
- Flexible work schedule - Available to work evening and weekend events as scheduled
- Ability to multi task and prioritize.
- Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Experience:
Previous Hotel Sales Manager Experience required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
Sign on Bonus $500.00
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $73,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60611 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60611: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person