Miami Beach Convention Center
We are seeking an experienced
Catering Sales Manager
for the
Miami Beach Convention Center.
Located in the heart of South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) boasts over 1,000,000 square feet of flexible space, including over 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, over 100,000 sq. ft. of versatile pre-function area space and 70 meeting rooms comprised of 127,000 sq. ft.
Job Overview The Catering Sales Manager is the primary lead for assigned conference, meeting, and event clients driving seamless execution from contract turnover through final billing. You will liaise between clients, internal departments, service partners and vendors, and ensure that the venue delivers world-class service in line with Sodexo Live!'s standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the main contact for assigned groups to lead pre-planning site visits, pre-conference meetings, and post-event debriefs.
Prepare and distribute banquet event orders, floorplans and diagrams.
Coordinate across departments and with external contractors/vendors to ensure event requirements are met and executed smoothly.
Maintain a visible onsite presence during event move-in, show days and move-out.
Manage financial aspects of billing, change orders, and reconciliation with Finance.
Train, mentor and coordinate with event coordinators.
Act as the venue liaison during major events and peak periods.
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in large volume and banquet events of 3,000 plus attendees.
3+ years of experience in catering or event sales.
Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and catering service operations.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple events simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Other Requirements
Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.
Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Why Join Sodexo Live!? At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Identity Theft Protection
Adoption Assistance
Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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Catering Sales Manager
for the
Miami Beach Convention Center.
Located in the heart of South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) boasts over 1,000,000 square feet of flexible space, including over 500,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, over 100,000 sq. ft. of versatile pre-function area space and 70 meeting rooms comprised of 127,000 sq. ft.
Job Overview The Catering Sales Manager is the primary lead for assigned conference, meeting, and event clients driving seamless execution from contract turnover through final billing. You will liaise between clients, internal departments, service partners and vendors, and ensure that the venue delivers world-class service in line with Sodexo Live!'s standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the main contact for assigned groups to lead pre-planning site visits, pre-conference meetings, and post-event debriefs.
Prepare and distribute banquet event orders, floorplans and diagrams.
Coordinate across departments and with external contractors/vendors to ensure event requirements are met and executed smoothly.
Maintain a visible onsite presence during event move-in, show days and move-out.
Manage financial aspects of billing, change orders, and reconciliation with Finance.
Train, mentor and coordinate with event coordinators.
Act as the venue liaison during major events and peak periods.
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience in large volume and banquet events of 3,000 plus attendees.
3+ years of experience in catering or event sales.
Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and catering service operations.
Excellent communication and client service skills.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple events simultaneously.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Other Requirements
Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.
Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
Why Join Sodexo Live!? At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and Disability Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
Identity Theft Protection
Adoption Assistance
Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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