Catering Sales Manager - Casino jobs in New Hampshire

Our client is the Seacoast area's premier full-service caterer for personal and corporate events including weddings, summer BBQs, holiday parties, in-flight meals, and more. They also have offsite locations which include the Airside Café located at the Portsmouth air terminal and The Daily Press in the Pease Tradeport.

We are looking for a dynamic Catering Sales Manager to join our team. The Catering Sales Manager will focus on growing the corporate catering segment, and nurturing existing client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn catering sales and operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Event Sales:

• Secure new business via outbound sales, cold-calling, networking
• Maintain existing client relationships and find ways to develop growth within the existing client base
• Achieve forecasted revenue
• Respond to all inbound leads in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare BEOs and effectively convey information to the Culinary and Event teams
• Participate in weekly BEO meetings
• Deliver exceptional customer service to every inquiry and client
• Conduct site visits when necessary
• Represent us at Bridal Shows and networking events
• Actively seek learning opportunities
• Maintain current knowledge base of industry trends and standards

Event Execution:

• Coordinate event logistics between client and all relevant internal departments
• Ensure adequate event staffing levels
• Provide hands-on support during the event

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality (preferred) or equivalent relevant experience in a hospitality setting
• Strong management and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Well organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent follow up skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to remain flexible and fluid through changes
• Willingness to learn and be coached
• Team oriented mindset
• Goal driven work performance
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Familiarity with catering and CRM software
• Must pass a drug screen and background check

Benefits for F/T employees:

• 8 paid holidays
• Anthem Medical (Includes Vision)
• HSA
• 401K after 90 days of employment with up to 3% company match
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• 80 hours paid vacation (accrued weekly at 1.53 hours per week)
• Up to 56 hours of paid sick time (accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person