Now Hiring - Catering Sales Manager in Beverly Hills, CA

CATERING SALES MANAGER

sbe Disruptive Groupis looking for a Catering Manager to join our team in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Job Summary

The Catering Sales Manager provides business development to the Sales Department through targeted market outreach for specific venues, as well as develops and maintains community and client relations. The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for generating leads and closing business to offer our food for offsite catering. They will partner with local event spaces to offer catering services to their clientele.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Directly support and assist the Director of Event Sales
• Assume the role of lead offsite catering salesperson for Southern California Disruptive Group locations, as well as event sales for other brands/locations as necessary.
• Complex calendaring including but not limited to the shared calendar; administrative support, event scheduling; holds, confirmations with Events and book-its
• Inputting and updating contacts
• Assisting with general sales outreach - including but, not limited to correspondence, thank you notes, emails, etc.
• Actively drive sales outreach for off-Premise Catering and recurring Offices Meal Plans Contracts
• Preparing and sending out sales packages, menus updates and sales collateral, etc.
• Special projects as assigned including sales and execution of smaller events
• Accounting Support in regard to updating invoices, deposits, final payments and book-it’s
• Track status of payments made, making copies for accounting for event files as well as sending receipts to clients
• Weekly Distribution of SEOs, staffing requests, and all necessary information for the operations meeting. Weekly attendance of events, marketing & GM meeting is mandatory
• Plan and assist in executing all booked events with the ability to manage client’s expectations
• Maintain department files
• Develop working relationships with all clients, BOH, operations, staff, valet and vendors
• Assist with the creation of private event sales kits and collateral to drive revenue and promotions
• Provide onsite and logistical support for marketing and sales events

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in catering sales in the LA area required.
• Strong relationships with local event spaces.
• Individual must be personable, organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills a must (Outlook, Excel, Word, general databases)
• Flexible with respect to the demands and hours needed in this role and be willing and able to work evenings and weekends to support the Special Events team is a must.
• Must exhibit the ability to plan, prioritize and demonstrate exceptional follow-up skills.
• Must be courteous, persuasive, client focused, professional and positive at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly Hills, CA 90210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person