Now Hiring - Food And Beverage Catering Sales Manager in Indianapolis, IN

Full Job Description

Kahn’s Catering is inviting an enthusiastic Catering Sales Manager to join our band. This position combines the primary roles and skills of Sales & Planning. Some limited Operations participation is required. This position requires the ability to learn Caterease, Socialtables and Office 365, our primary software tools. Other tools are used as well. This position requires the ability to influence others and to adopt sound sales and planning techniques. The daily job responsibilities require following up on leads, booking events, conducting tours, planning meetings and tastings, as well as the ability to oversee and support all booked events as they take place.

This position does not offer remote work .

The preferred candidate has at least 4 years of recent, proven event specialist, sales manager, or banquet manager experience in a catering or event setting.

The owner and leadership team are committed to striving toward a desired work-life balance.

Pay

$45,000.00 salary, plus commission. The successful Catering Sales Manager will earn in excess of $16K in annual commission. The exceptional Catering Sales Manager will earn more.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Partial Fuel Reimbursement
• Meal Included with Many Office Shifts

Job Description

• Secure new business through designated leads
• Earn loyalty and retain business through superior service and hospitality
• Provide expert knowledge in the sales and planning phase to guide discerning clients through successful decision making
• Generate and communicate accurate, timely information or documents with prospects and clients, our internal team, our venues, and our vendors.
• Attend and support all catering events for assigned accounts
• Ensure accurate billing and payment
• Attend and participate in internal sales meetings
• Contribute to a team effort in sales and operations.

Desired Skills, Experience & Qualities

• Strong inner-drive / self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to influence/sell the big picture
• Ability to capture the details
• Minimum of 4+ years event/catering sales experience (or equivalent sales experience)
• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience in premium event operations and hospitality
• Must present a conservative, professional experience

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

• Combination of Office Work Coupled with On-Site Event Management
• Combination of Days, Nights, Weekends

Ability to commute/relocate

• Indianapolis, IN 46250: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work. Kahn’s Catering will not pay for relocation.

Experience

• Premium Banquets/Events: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely

• No

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We invite you to respond to this job posting with a copy of your resume to explore taking next steps with us. Note, only those with the desired qualifications will receive a response. By completing the application via [please apply online] you approve and therefore are subject to a background check prior to offer of interview and/or employment with Kahn's Catering. We kindly ask that you refrain from phone calls.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location