Catering Sales Manager - Oracle Park

Catering Sales Manager - Oracle Park

The Catering Sales Manager, Oracle Park, is responsible for coordinating food and beverage arrangements for group meetings and special events. This role will support the catering functions with building operations, culinary department, and catering department along with the building sales team charged with revenue growth. This role will book and detail events for the location while networking for new sales opportunities, conduct sales blitz and other marketing efforts to support sales growth.

Compensation: The salaried rate for this position is $80,000.00 to $95,000.00. Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greet and provide service to all clients/groups to ensure satisfaction.
• Follow up with all clients through phone calls, letters, and site tours to secure contracts and ensure customer happiness.
• Input data to generate contracts, update client files, and enter information into sales software.
• Participates in special projects as needed.
• Proactively soliciting and managing group/catering related opportunities with significant revenue potential.
• Creates Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to review with clients.
• Partners with the culinary team to create customized menus to fit client's needs increase food & beverage revenues.
• During the event, will ensure the meeting arrangements are to the event planner's specifications.
• Communicates and collaborates with other departments to provide quality services for all groups.
• Attend weekly meetings for aging/billing, business review, and sales meetings.
• Follows Aramark policies and procedures and safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years previous experience in Catering Sales or related field.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain composure, and the ability to make quick decisions.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work well independently.