
Catering Sales Manager - Aventura Catering Phoenix Convention Center
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintaining and developing current client relationships; opportunities to support large returning events as well as one time opportunities
- Responding to customer inquiries
- Developing proposals and contracts
- Recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations
- Working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience
- Bachelor?s degree in hospitality management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
- Minimum of 1 year in the hospitality industry, with experience in catering sales
- Experience in a hotel or large event venue
- Good organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
- Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
- Skilled in banquet and event service operations
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
- Good Communication and project management skills
- Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Attention to detail, organized, excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
- Able to take direction but also work independently
- Focus on Guest Service