Catering Sales Manager

The Whiskey Joe's Team is hiring.

Whiskey Joe's is looking for a positive and experienced Catering Sales Manager to join the family at our location in Pensacola Beach. The Whiskey Joe's brand is focused on creating a memorable dining experience for its guest with family fun, delicious food, and incomparable waterfront views. We challenge our management team to be innovators in hospitality by consistently delivering a 5-Star experience to our team, guests, and community.

Top-notch Benefits:

Competitive salary
Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more.
Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life's unknowns
401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Pay: $55000 - $60000 / year

Plus commission.

Summary:

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for booking private event functions from orientation to event, creating 5-star experiences for each and every client. He/she also supports the General Manager by completing tasks as directed.

Responsibilities:

Proactively identify and pursue catering sales opportunities through networking, outreach, and relationship-building.
Collaborate with the events team to create customized catering packages tailored to the needs and preferences of clients.
Conduct site visits and tastings with potential clients to showcase our offerings and facilities.
Prepare and present proposals, contracts, and pricing agreements to clients.
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure all aspects of events, from planning to execution, are seamlessly executed.
Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event planning process, providing exceptional customer service and support.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions, bookings, and revenue forecasts.
Consistently meets or exceeds event booking goals.

Requirements:

Previous experience in catering sales, event planning, or hospitality sales.
Strong sales and negotiation skills with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate client schedules and events.
Knowledge of the local market and industry trends

Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Experience
Required
2 year(s): Event Sales/Catering Sales