Hospitality HQ seeks a skilled and talented Catering Sales Manager.

Hospitality HQ (HHQ) is a creative consulting and management group offering bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the United States. Helmed by award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV personality and cookbook author Akhtar Nawab, HHQ’s dynamic and comprehensive team prioritizes high-quality service at all levels ... producing systems and marketing for food and beverage concepts which consistently optimize the guest experience.

Objectives of this role

● Oversee the planning and execution of a wide variety of events

● Uphold the company’s and clients standards with every event

● Own every aspect of the event planning process – from food and beverage

selections to timing, setup, and coordination with Operations teams

● Keep budgets and timelines under control at all times

● Comply with all company policies

● Adhere to the needs and wants of the client while maintaining a focus on

operational goals and profitability of events

Responsibilities

● Develop a complete understanding of the requirements of every event

● Conduct client site visits and pre-conference meetings

● Research vendors and make selections based on their creativity, quality, and

cost

● Draft and finalize contracts with budget goals in mind

● Assist in developing collateral materials for prospective clients

● Assist in communicating staffing needs to front of house management

● Be a day-to-day driving force in client relations

● Anticipate needs and opportunities for successful events and event planning in

conjunction with property management

● Work closely with the Operations team to create and ensure quality levels are

being met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet setups

● Handle day-to-day administration of events and programs, including order

placements, BEO reviews, vendor monitoring, travel planning, attendee

participation, registration counts, RSVP tracking, and issues resolution

● Report sales and lead conversion rates to leadership

Required skills and qualifications

● Financial acumen for budget expectations

● Experience in event planning or event coordination in a corporate environment

● Proven track record of creative, successful events

● Experience working with colleagues in graphic design, sales, marketing, and

communications

● Excellent organizational, communication, negotiating, and multitasking skills

● Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain a customer-service mindset

● Ability to learn and utilize client’s booking platforms and systems, adhering to

SOPs

Compensation

● Comprehensive company bonus plan

● Salary plus commission

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