Senior Catering Sales Manager

• Historic Prestige: Be part of a renowned institution with a rich history!
• Vibrant Community: Engage with diverse members and colleagues!
• Exceptional Service: Provide top-notch service in an upscale environment!
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and skill enhancement!
• Iconic Location: Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, surrounded by culture and attractions!
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits and perks!
• Culinary Excellence: Experience exceptional dining and culinary offerings!
• Stunning Facilities: Work in a beautiful setting with state-of-the-art facilities!
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values teamwork and collaboration!
• Legacy of Excellence: Contribute to a legacy of excellence in hospitality and service!

What you will be doing:

• Joining a dynamic and fast forward sales team
• Pursuing all prospective sales opportunities with tactical sales plans and strategy
• Understanding and managing all aspects of the venue sales process
• Meeting revenue sales goals
• Planning and detailing of sales process
• Oversight of entire function
• Keeping updated with current sales trends within market
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Representing themselves with the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Working in an office and venue environment that is very fast paced
• Multitasking and completing tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Executing all catering events successfully

Experience you will need:

• Minimum of five years luxury upscale hotel/catering sales management
• Experience in wedding, social and corporate banquet business
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and detail orientation
• Experience working with self-motivated and energetic F&B team
• Passion about food and beverage
• Extraordinary networking and client relation skills
• Strong knowledge of local catering market (wedding, social and corporate) and client base
• Ability to multitask and complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Delphi software experience
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends based on business needs
• Sense of urgency with planning and execution
• Superior knowledge of food, beverage and service etiquette