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Enmarket Arena · 2 weeks ago

Catering Sales Manager | Full-Time | Atlantic City Convention Center

Atlantic City Convention Center

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for generating, managing, and coordinating all in-house catering sales, overseeing event planning and execution, and ensuring customer satisfaction for catered events.

EventsMedia and EntertainmentMusic

Responsibilities

Responsible for negotiating and submitting finalized contracts and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to the GM, Assistant General Manager and Executive Chef

Oversee 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

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 GM and AGM with projects or tasks as required

Conduct weekly BEO meetings

Qualification

Catering Sales ManagementEvent CoordinationContract NegotiationMicrosoft ExcelCatering BEO ProgramCustomer RelationsTyping SkillsSelf-directedProfessional AppearanceInterpersonal Skills

Required

Proven experience using independent judgment to make appropriate business decisions

Advanced computer proficiency in a Windows format which includes experience with Microsoft based software

Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Word. Experience with Outlook helpful

Knowledge and use of Catering BEO program Caterease

Excellent typing and 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 while working in a team-oriented environment

Ability to work a varied schedule which may include evenings and weekends are required

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates of Arts/Sciences degree (A.A. or A.S.) or greater with hospitality or culinary concentration or similar field; or equivalent work experience

5 or more years' experience in the food & beverage industry is highly desired

A valid driver's license to be able to make outside sales calls and/or attend off-site events as required