Catering Sales Manager

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Rochester, MN, United States
Base: $70,000 - $80,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
On-site
Market, sell contract and detail events
Develop sales plan
Quote rates and food and beverage minimums
The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is seeking a Catering Sales Manager responsible for leading the catering sales team, promoting the facility, and ensuring successful event execution. The ideal candidate should possess strong sales experience, organizational skills, and a background in hospitality or related fields

Job Summary

  • The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for working in conjunction with other members of the sales and events staff to market, sell contract and detail events at Mayo Civic Center.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

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The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center is seeking a Catering Sales Manager responsible for leading the catering sales team, promoting the facility, and ensuring successful event execution. The ideal candidate should possess strong sales experience, organizational skills, and a background in hospitality or related fields.

Salary

Base: $70,000 - $80,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • market, sell contract and detail events
  • develop Sales Plan
  • quote rates and food and beverage minimums
  • prepare and execute contracts
  • detail Food and Beverage components
  • work in tandem with Event Managers

Nice-to-have

  • senior leader / mentor to assist team
  • drive strong partnership with operational departments
  • uphold an active list of resources
  • coordinate menu tastings
  • greet on-site client representative

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree preferred
  • Minimum four (4) years sales related experience
  • Facility/industry experience preferred
  • Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively supervise staff
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects
  • High aptitude for figures and advanced writing skills
  • Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic
  • Working knowledge of spreadsheet software and work processing software
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Ability to work under limited supervision
  • Ability to work long and irregular hours
  • Some travel as needed

Work Rights

Not specified

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