Catering Sales Manager (Restaurants/Banquet Sales) - The Rusty Pelican, Miami, F

Overview

Catering Sales Manager (Restaurants/Banquet Sales) - The Rusty Pelican, Miami, FL

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Position Overview

The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for driving catering and event sales by developing relationships with clients, planning and coordinating events, and ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can meet and exceed sales targets while providing top-tier customer service.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Maintain or exceed budgeted booking goals and revenue in all special event areas.
• Sell to a variety of market segments.
• Thrive in high-volume, high-pace sales office.
• Consistently book repeat business by having a track record of long-term client relationships.
• Actively participate in industry related organizations.
• Utilize a variety of sales techniques including strong closing skills and negotiation skills.
• Conduct site inspections and client presentations.
• Participate in trade shows and sales blitzes.
• Actively participate in community/civic activities to maintain awareness within community and to create booking opportunities.
• Employ excellent creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups.
• Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution. Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Provide complete and detailed banquet event orders to set the operations team up for success.

Education / Experience

• 3+ years in Catering Sales/Event Sales required.
• Must have experience at a similar size property (restaurant, hotel or event venue) and with a similar sales volume.
• Experience in South Florida market
• Advanced knowledge of venue features, benefits, and competing venues within the market.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Positive attitude, ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and have fun in the workplace.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Track record of strong prospecting efforts.
• Experience providing Audio Visual equipment and operating Audio Visual as a profit center.
• Excellent knowledge of computers and catering management systems (Delphi knowledge is a plus).
• Ability to work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for all events and groups
• Advanced knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.
• Work with fluctuating schedule based on departmental requirements.
• Observe all SRC Polices and Procedures.
• Detailed oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
• Strong background in hospitality and event planning.
• Must possess strong PC skills with a working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Office, Outlook, and CRM platforms.

Must be able to prove 2-3 references during the interview process.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment background check

Salary: $75000 - $85000 per year