What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Center Catering Sales Manager position at The Frederick Event Center and Inn?
The Frederick Event Center and Inn the largest meeting, conference, and banquet facility in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking a Sales Manager for it's 15,000 square feet of rentable space and guest rooms. From guest rooms to meeting and banquet space to the areas newest and only Sports Betting facility, to a sports themed restaurant and bar, The Frederick Event Center and Inn has something to offer every guest.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce group and convention business to include, food and beverage sales, catering/banquet services.
- Meet and greet clients, conduct property tours, promote facilities and services.
- Develop client menus, write contracts and letters, as well as organize all arrangements as they relate to social functions.
- Use creativity and initiative to explore new ways to increase revenue.
- Supervise and attend the overall set up and implementation of events and meetings. Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper servicing of accounts.
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly Catering/Sales reports.
- Requirements:
- 2 yrs. of hospitality based sales
- Knowledge of F&B operations including guest relations and service standards.
- Self-starting personality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of revenue generation and profit/loss implications
- Ability to work as a team player with all levels of the event center staff.
- Passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience
- College degree preferred; High School Diploma a must
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- hospitality sales: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Frederick, MD 21703 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22