Sage Hospitality Group · 1 day ago
Catering Sales Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $65K/yr
1+ years expSage Hospitality Group is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to solicit, plan, and coordinate small meetings and catering functions. The role involves maximizing banquet space to exceed revenue goals, executing marketing strategies, and maintaining client relationships to ensure high service standards.
HospitalityLifestyleReal Estate Investment
Responsibilities
Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals
Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals
Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc
Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction
Prepare status and period end reports
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals
Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow associates
Cultivating client relationships and drive a high standard of service in line with the brand
Qualification
Required
More than two years of post-high school education
Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s)
Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing
Requires knowledge of the hotel's policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations
Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests
Ability to drive to outside sales calls
Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc
Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates
Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups
Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates
Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying - tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally
Bending/kneeling - taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally
Mobility - ability to service clients on a moments notice, variable distances
Continuous standing - function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum)
Climbing - up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours
Driving - distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%)
Benefits
Unlimited paid time off
Eligible to participate in our sales bonus plan, up to 30% of salary potential
Eligible to enroll in medical insurance with employer covering up to 70% of premiums with wellness credit
Eligible to enroll in dental insurance with employer contribution towards premiums & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with up to 4% employer match, meeting safe harbor requirements and no vesting period
Eligible to enroll in Health savings accounts with qualifying medical plans and receive up to $1000 company contribution
Eligible to enroll in Health, Dependent and Commuter flexible spending accounts
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance coverage, with option to enroll in additional coverage
Eligible to purchase Pet Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
WINFertility guidance for those enrolled in Sage medical plan
Calm Health Application Subscription
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $2,000 per calendar year
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Company
Sage Hospitality Group
Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality Group is an experiential hospitality company headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Isenberg
President and CEO
Matt Schwartz
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Recent News
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