Catering Sales Manager| Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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Overview

The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for generating, managing and coordinating in-house catering sales and initiating, directing and implementing marketing functions. The Catering Sales Manager will also independently manage and oversee all aspects of in-house groups.

This role will pay a salary of $45,000 to $50,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

Remove after Sept 28th, 2024

Responsibilities

• 3-5 years of related work experience

• Responsible for negotiating and submitting finalized contracts and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to the Assistant General Manager and Executive Chef • Generates, negotiates and closes contracts on social, wedding, corporate, convention and gala events• Oversees event coordination, will frequently represent the company as final decision-maker in matters pertaining to event execution including personnel, culinary, financial and operational matters• Responsible for ensuring that contract signatures, cut-off dates, deposits and direct bills are accurate and that all contracts are processed in accordance with company credit policies• Serves as primary group contact once the contract is signed • Ensures that the group folders are in order and all master contracts are signed completely• Responsible for independently resolving and approving any contract revisions while ensuring that price quotes are aligned with budgeted target product cost• Responsible for authorizing and accurately communicating any BEO revisions to appropriate departments• Promptly responds to all customer needs and inquiries in an efficient, expedient, and professional manner• Develops event concepts from client's visions and ideas• Develops strong customer relations through frequent communication and the use of courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction• Responsible for high-level oversight to ensure successful onsite catered events and customer satisfaction to encourage repeat business and referrals• Will support the Catering AGM or Senior Catering Sales Manager with projects or tasks as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent• Associates of Arts/Sciences degree or Bachelor's degree. A degree in event management, hospitality, culinary or similar field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree• One or more years' professional experience in the food & beverage industry highly desired• A valid driver's license, or ability to acquire, to make outside sales calls and/or attend off-site events• Demonstrated experience using independent judgment to make appropriate business decisions• Advanced computer experience in a Windows format and typing proficiency with accuracy• Experience with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook or email• Excellent grammatical skills, and ability to provide accurate details orally and in writing• A well-groomed professional appearance, and ability to positively represent the company with employees, client representatives and guests• Ability to regularly be self-directed with minimal supervision and work in a team oriented environment• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.