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Catering and Event Sales Manager
Summary
Catering and Event Sales Manager
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years of experience |
| Location | 75 Varick St, New York, NY 10013, USA |
Catering and Event Sales Manager
Description
Job Title: Catering and Event Sales Manager
Department: eet
Reports To: Co-Founder
About eet
eet in. eet out. Offering unexpected, health-conscious items in a dining atmosphere that is inspiring and relaxing located on the 3rd Floor of 75 Varick Street, NY, NY. Headquartered in Soho, EET’s dining room is a great escape from the day-to-day atmosphere of the office.
eetnow.com
The staff at eet specializes in entertaining parties of all sizes. eet’s menu items are produced each morning from green market products and we are happy to prepare made-to-order menus for your party or event. eet has a full line of kitchen and dining room staff that is available for all private events.
Introduction / Job Description
Catering & Events Sales Manager targets and coordinates catering sales efforts. The job involves the initiation and development of quality leads to ensure the growth of catering sales. The primary responsibility of a catering sales manager is to develop existing business and solicit new catering business through catering lead generation and catering sales marketing. The sales manager solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
Other important duties include booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service. Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls also falls under the purview of a catering sales manager job.
Duties & Responsibilities
-Planning menus
-Advertising vacancies and recruiting staff
-Making sure that staff is fully trained
-Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
-Organizing shifts and rotations
-Managing stock control, financial planning, and budgets
-Meeting with suppliers and customers
-Discussing contract requirements with customers
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Confirm final billing accuracy prior to and then process the final bill
-Handle event planning aspects prior to the business turning over for business booked in advance (greater than one year out)
-Gain and maintain an understanding of the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply, and demand, etc.) and sell against them
-Identify operational challenges associated with a group and determine how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
-Represent sales department at staff and stand up meetings and report on sales activity
-Work to develop new or existing policies and procedures as determined by the need in order to enhance the productivity of the event process
-Ensure site inspections/visits; verify that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery
-Adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures
-Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned
Requirements
-New York City Department of Health Food Handler's License
-3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related area
-1-3 years of experience in catering or related food service industry
-Leadership experience in fine dining or catering services required
-Experience telephone sales with proven sales negotiating and closing skills Speak with others using clear and professional language
-Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
-Ability to handle multiple guests and operational demands with a high degree of professionalism, operating often with time-sensitive deadline
-Proficient computer skills and knowledge
-Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
-Strong work ethic
-Proficient in Spanish, a plus
EEO Statement
eet is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, eet will make reasonable accommodation of working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
Department: eet
Reports To: Co-Founder
About eet
eet in. eet out. Offering unexpected, health-conscious items in a dining atmosphere that is inspiring and relaxing located on the 3rd Floor of 75 Varick Street, NY, NY. Headquartered in Soho, EET’s dining room is a great escape from the day-to-day atmosphere of the office.
eetnow.com
The staff at eet specializes in entertaining parties of all sizes. eet’s menu items are produced each morning from green market products and we are happy to prepare made-to-order menus for your party or event. eet has a full line of kitchen and dining room staff that is available for all private events.
Introduction / Job Description
Catering & Events Sales Manager targets and coordinates catering sales efforts. The job involves the initiation and development of quality leads to ensure the growth of catering sales. The primary responsibility of a catering sales manager is to develop existing business and solicit new catering business through catering lead generation and catering sales marketing. The sales manager solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
Other important duties include booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service. Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls also falls under the purview of a catering sales manager job.
Duties & Responsibilities
-Planning menus
-Advertising vacancies and recruiting staff
-Making sure that staff is fully trained
-Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
-Organizing shifts and rotations
-Managing stock control, financial planning, and budgets
-Meeting with suppliers and customers
-Discussing contract requirements with customers
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Confirm final billing accuracy prior to and then process the final bill
-Handle event planning aspects prior to the business turning over for business booked in advance (greater than one year out)
-Gain and maintain an understanding of the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply, and demand, etc.) and sell against them
-Identify operational challenges associated with a group and determine how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
-Represent sales department at staff and stand up meetings and report on sales activity
-Work to develop new or existing policies and procedures as determined by the need in order to enhance the productivity of the event process
-Ensure site inspections/visits; verify that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery
-Adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures
-Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned
Requirements
-New York City Department of Health Food Handler's License
-3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related area
-1-3 years of experience in catering or related food service industry
-Leadership experience in fine dining or catering services required
-Experience telephone sales with proven sales negotiating and closing skills Speak with others using clear and professional language
-Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
-Ability to handle multiple guests and operational demands with a high degree of professionalism, operating often with time-sensitive deadline
-Proficient computer skills and knowledge
-Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
-Strong work ethic
-Proficient in Spanish, a plus
EEO Statement
eet is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, eet will make reasonable accommodation of working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
Job Title: Catering and Event Sales Manager
Department: eet
Reports To: Co-Founder
About eet
eet in. eet out. Offering unexpected, health-conscious items in a dining atmosphere that is inspiring and relaxing located on the 3rd Floor of 75 Varick Street, NY, NY. Headquartered in Soho, EET’s dining room is a great escape from the day-to-day atmosphere of the office.
eetnow.com
The staff at eet specializes in entertaining parties of all sizes. eet’s menu items are produced each morning from green market products and we are happy to prepare made-to-order menus for your party or event. eet has a full line of kitchen and dining room staff that is available for all private events.
Introduction / Job Description
Catering & Events Sales Manager targets and coordinates catering sales efforts. The job involves the initiation and development of quality leads to ensure the growth of catering sales. The primary responsibility of a catering sales manager is to develop existing business and solicit new catering business through catering lead generation and catering sales marketing. The sales manager solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
Other important duties include booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service. Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls also falls under the purview of a catering sales manager job.
Duties & Responsibilities
-Planning menus
-Advertising vacancies and recruiting staff
-Making sure that staff is fully trained
-Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
-Organizing shifts and rotations
-Managing stock control, financial planning, and budgets
-Meeting with suppliers and customers
-Discussing contract requirements with customers
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Confirm final billing accuracy prior to and then process the final bill
-Handle event planning aspects prior to the business turning over for business booked in advance (greater than one year out)
-Gain and maintain an understanding of the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply, and demand, etc.) and sell against them
-Identify operational challenges associated with a group and determine how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
-Represent sales department at staff and stand up meetings and report on sales activity
-Work to develop new or existing policies and procedures as determined by the need in order to enhance the productivity of the event process
-Ensure site inspections/visits; verify that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery
-Adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures
-Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned
Requirements
-New York City Department of Health Food Handler's License
-3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related area
-1-3 years of experience in catering or related food service industry
-Leadership experience in fine dining or catering services required
-Experience telephone sales with proven sales negotiating and closing skills Speak with others using clear and professional language
-Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
-Ability to handle multiple guests and operational demands with a high degree of professionalism, operating often with time-sensitive deadline
-Proficient computer skills and knowledge
-Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
-Strong work ethic
-Proficient in Spanish, a plus
EEO Statement
eet is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, eet will make reasonable accommodation of working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
Department: eet
Reports To: Co-Founder
About eet
eet in. eet out. Offering unexpected, health-conscious items in a dining atmosphere that is inspiring and relaxing located on the 3rd Floor of 75 Varick Street, NY, NY. Headquartered in Soho, EET’s dining room is a great escape from the day-to-day atmosphere of the office.
eetnow.com
The staff at eet specializes in entertaining parties of all sizes. eet’s menu items are produced each morning from green market products and we are happy to prepare made-to-order menus for your party or event. eet has a full line of kitchen and dining room staff that is available for all private events.
Introduction / Job Description
Catering & Events Sales Manager targets and coordinates catering sales efforts. The job involves the initiation and development of quality leads to ensure the growth of catering sales. The primary responsibility of a catering sales manager is to develop existing business and solicit new catering business through catering lead generation and catering sales marketing. The sales manager solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
Other important duties include booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service. Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls also falls under the purview of a catering sales manager job.
Duties & Responsibilities
-Planning menus
-Advertising vacancies and recruiting staff
-Making sure that staff is fully trained
-Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
-Organizing shifts and rotations
-Managing stock control, financial planning, and budgets
-Meeting with suppliers and customers
-Discussing contract requirements with customers
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Manage the Event Coordinator to ensure events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees, and ensuring accuracy
-Confirm final billing accuracy prior to and then process the final bill
-Handle event planning aspects prior to the business turning over for business booked in advance (greater than one year out)
-Gain and maintain an understanding of the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply, and demand, etc.) and sell against them
-Identify operational challenges associated with a group and determine how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions
-Represent sales department at staff and stand up meetings and report on sales activity
-Work to develop new or existing policies and procedures as determined by the need in order to enhance the productivity of the event process
-Ensure site inspections/visits; verify that the business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for quality service delivery
-Adhere to all standards, policies, and procedures
-Perform other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned
Requirements
-New York City Department of Health Food Handler's License
-3-5 years of experience in sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related area
-1-3 years of experience in catering or related food service industry
-Leadership experience in fine dining or catering services required
-Experience telephone sales with proven sales negotiating and closing skills Speak with others using clear and professional language
-Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
-Ability to handle multiple guests and operational demands with a high degree of professionalism, operating often with time-sensitive deadline
-Proficient computer skills and knowledge
-Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
-Strong work ethic
-Proficient in Spanish, a plus
EEO Statement
eet is an equal opportunity employer without discrimination because of age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or presence of a disability. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, eet will make reasonable accommodation of working conditions or methods in order to perform the duties of the position.
Details
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years of experience |
| Location | 75 Varick St, New York, NY 10013, USA |
Skills
Inventory Management
Training Experience
Staff Scheduling
Menu Development
Sales and Catering
Point of Sale
QuickBooks
Social Media
Spanish
Catering Service
Casual Dining Experience
New York Restaurant experience
POS Systems
Fast-Paced Experience
Fluent in English
Food Safety
Kitchen Safety
Safe Food Handling
Sanitary Practices
By applying you confirm you have these skills.
Eet
| Salary | Competitive salary |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 7 years of experience |
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