Catering Sales Manager

Position Title: Catering Sales Manager

Pay Grade: 11

Reports To:

Salary: $62,353.20 to $65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Eligible for 1.5% commission

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Hospitality is not only in our name; it is the foundation upon which our company was built. Mazzone Hospitality originated over 30 years ago with a small restaurant in downtown Schenectady. Our commitment to customer service over the years has brought us to where we are today as the most prestigious hospitality company in upstate New York. We have two distinct divisions, On/Off premise catering and business dining. Although we are still family rooted, most recently in 2017 we took our company to the next level by partnering with Restaurant Associates, a division of Compass Group North America. Currently we operate within 18 different locations throughout the capital district, and have over 1,000 employees on our team. Nothing is too small when it comes to attention to details. The desire to provide exceptional service is the foundation upon which we will build your experience with us.

Job Summary

The Sales Manager generates sales. Sales Manager ensures events are successful by managing client and company expectations. Establishing strong relationships with clients, venue contacts, Mazzone Hospitality staff and vendors. Handles all aspects of the sales process, from lead generation to client intake, proposal writing, site visits and planning meetings, décor selections, vendor management, event execution on site, billing process and rebooking. In addition to sales work, there will be administrative duties.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the sales process, from initial lead generation and development to deal closing and sale completion.
• Active participation and leadership activities in the Community.
• Up to date knowledge of industry trends and strong knowledge of competitors.
• Writing proposals.
• Answer telephone and email inquiries and respond to client orders with proposals in a timely fashion (within 48 hours).
• Lead client meetings and site or venue walkthroughs.
• Uses various computer word processing and other software packages to enter data, produce contracts, correspondence, forms, memorandum, and other documents.
• Effectively coordinates terms and conditions with event venues and vendors to meet service expectations.
• Distribute documents to appropriate department personnel and locations to ensure prompt processing of time sensitive information of events.
• Coordinate and process orders for menus, staffing, in-house equipment, rental equipment, linen, regular and alcoholic beverages, and specialty requests. Provide timely notice for all orders according to business policy and communicate with department leads any special client requests or concerns.
• Consults with clients to plan details such as number of persons expected, display space desired and food service schedule. Creates floor plans, timelines, and other plans to ensure clear communication of event logistics to on site staff and vendors.
• Present at events in an advisory role to ensure event success and client satisfaction.
• Assign and/or execute final meetings and/or ceremonies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Communicate with the entire sales team and contribute through active participation in the overall goals and objectives of the team. Maintains up-to-date awareness of company initiatives.

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and or any equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Five (5) years’ experience in sales, event marketing, or event management.
• Preferable hospitality or food service industry experience, on or off premise catering or event planning.
• Familiarity with the Capital region, to include as far South as the Hudson Valley, as far North as Saranac, and East to the Berkshires.

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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

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Associates at Mazzone are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Mazzone maintains a drug-free workplace.