Catering Sales Manager

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Are you a dynamic and results-driven sales professional with a passion for creating memorable events? Look no further! Join our team as a Catering Sales Manager and be part of our exceptional hospitality experience. As a Catering Sales Manager, you will have the opportunity to showcase your outstanding sales skills and create unforgettable moments for our guests. Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and love for the hospitality industry, and be part of a team that goes above and beyond to exceed expectations.

Summary:

• Drive sales and generate revenue by selling our exceptional catering services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions
• Collaborate with our culinary and event teams to design customized menus and event plans
• Conduct site visits and present proposals to clients, showcasing the unique offerings of our venue
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor analysis to identify new business opportunities
• Provide exceptional customer service and ensure seamless execution of events
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting our hotel/resort and its offerings to potential clients
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about creating extraordinary experiences

If you are a passionate sales professional with a keen eye for detail and a love for creating memorable events, we want you on our team! Join our team and be part of a dynamic and exciting work environment where your skills and creativity can shine. Take the next step in your sales career and apply now to become our Catering Sales Manager. Let's create unforgettable experiences together!

• Proven track record in sales, preferably in the hospitality or events industry
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Creativity and innovation in developing unique event concepts
• Proficiency in sales and CRM software
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field is preferred

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.