Now Hiring - Goodwin Recruiting - Sales Manager - Catering in Silver Spring, MD

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An established premium event company with more than $7M in annual sales is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a premium product while helping create unforgettable events for clients across the region. * Sales Manager - Benefits and Compensation: * Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance * Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave * 401(k) with company match * Professional development and career advancement opportunities * Employee discounts on events and catering services * Collaborative, supportive work environment with a focus on excellence Sales Manager - Requirements and Qualifications: * Minimum 5+ years of experience in sales management with off-site events or catering * Proven ability to drive sales growth in organizations with $7M+ annual revenue * Strong leadership skills with experience coaching and motivating a sales team * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with high-profile clients * Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in contracts, proposals, and billing * Skilled at developing and implementing sales strategies for corporate, social, and nonprofit event clients * Ability to collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution * Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) Sales Manager - Preferred Background and Skills: * Experience in high-volume catering or hotel environments with a strong event sales component * Knowledge of the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia events market * Background in luxury or premium product sales * Familiarity with large-scale event planning logistics * Ability to balance creative vision with business acumen