Catering Sales Manager

As an experienced Catering Sales Manager at InterContinental Hotels, you will have the opportunity to join a team of passionate and driven professionals. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic, organized, and has a strong track record in sales and customer service. The successful candidate will be a persuasive communicator and have the ability to build lasting relationships with clients. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of sales and/or catering management experience in a hospitality setting. A degree or equivalent in hospitality, sales, or business management is preferred. In addition, excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately is a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Delphi is preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with clients and potential catering customers
2. Create and manage sales and marketing strategies to increase catering sales
3. Actively seek out new customer sales opportunities
4. Prepare and present catering quotes and proposals
5. Manage the execution of catering events
6. Monitor event progress and ensure client satisfaction
7. Ensure customer orders are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget
8. Track sales, catering performance, and other relevant metrics
9. Research and develop new opportunities for catering sales
10. Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful event execution
11. Manage staff and ensure they are adequately trained and available to meet customer demands
12. Monitor and maintain inventory of catering supplies and equipment
13. Utilize hospitality software such as Microsoft Office and Delphi to manage sales and catering events.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Catering Sales Manager in Los Angeles, CA, USA is $45,000 to $65,000 per year.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is a hotel brand founded in 1946 as a subsidiary of Pan American World Airways. As of September 2018, there are 200 InterContinental hotels featuring over 68,000 rooms worldwide.