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CRAVE Catering - Minneapolis

Catering Sales Manager

CRAVE Catering - Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Overview

Join to apply for the Catering Sales Manager role at CRAVE Catering - Minneapolis. CRAVE Catering & Events has an opening for an experienced Catering Sales Manager to join the team, to focus on the wedding market. We are looking for a sales professional with 3+ years’ experience in sales for the hospitality industry, with experience at a venue, hotel, or catering company preferred. Position Details

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Director of Catering Sales Qualifications

A track record in securing business and developing strong client and venue relationships. Knowledge of food & beverage and the events industry. The desire to create exceptional experiences. Organized with attention to detail. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team. Excellent project, communication, and presentation skills. Responsibilities

Actively pursues new business opportunities. Responds to incoming catering inquiries in a timely manner. Maintains strong sales pipeline, monitors conversions, and maximizes closing results. Creates event menu proposals and contracts, using the company's catering program. Works with clients from start to finish by contracting, planning, and detailing events. Keeps client database accurate and current, using the company's catering program. Communicates details of events to all responsible departments. Attends weekly BEO meetings with catering team. Coordinates catering event support services as needed (rentals, flowers, entertainment, décor, A/V, etc.). Develops and maintains strong relationships with venues and other vendors. Attends internal meetings, client tastings, networking events, and other events as needed. Other duties as assigned by Director of Catering Sales. Work Environment

The Catering Sales Manager will spend much of their time at CRAVE Catering's office in Northeast Minneapolis, with some flexibility to work from home. The Catering Sales Manager will need reliable transportation to attend in-person client meetings, their clients' events, and industry events. Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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