Catering Sales Manager

Locations FL, HHR Jacksonville 4745 Transformation Way Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA On-site Full‑Time Requisition #: CATER062126 Description We are hiring a Catering & Sales Manager. The role focuses on selling and managing social and corporate catering events, including guest rooms. The Catering Sales Manager must work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to oversee event execution. During peak seasons the schedule may shift to Tuesday–Saturday and may vary by day of the week. Responsibilities Negotiate with clients for all arrangements, suggest menus, bar setup, room arrangements, and provide written agreements to relevant departments. Conduct daily solicitation for new business, contract negotiation and review, coordinate local marketing efforts and maintain communication before, during and after events. Identify operational challenges, determine solutions in collaboration with property staff and customers. Integrate current trends in event management and design into practices. Work closely with the sales team to maximize facility utilization. Continuously improve customer service using feedback and personal judgment. Create ideas to increase catering revenue during low demand periods. Finalize Banquet Event Order (BEO) details and publish BEOs for distribution. Provide personalized service to all groups and maintain professional guest contacts. Solicit future business from current and past customers. Model proper attitude and performance, fostering a cooperative team environment. Delegate responsibilities to banquet captain when applicable. Review plans and actions on a quarterly basis and update as needed. Maintain records on cancellations and turndown reports and analyze these quarterly. Provide site tours to potential customers of the hotel’s banquet facilities. Facilitate necessary meetings such as Banquet Event Order meetings, room block reviews, pre/post convention meetings. Requirements Minimum 2 years’ experience in catering sales, or 2 years’ experience in hotel catering/convention services, banquet, hotel sales, or culinary arts; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Benefits Competitive wages. Full‑time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability options, 401(k) options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord‑managed hotels, and training & development opportunities. Salary Range: $26.07/hr – $32.21/hr + bonus. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity employer equal opportunity M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tapestry Conshohocken