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Sodexo Live! · 11 hours ago

Catering Sales Manager - Mote SEA

Sarasota,FL,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Sodexo Live! is dedicated to crafting exceptional events at prestigious venues and creating lasting memories. The Catering Sales Manager will lead assigned events, ensuring seamless execution and world-class service by coordinating with clients, internal departments, and vendors.

Hospitality

Responsibilities

Serve as the main contact for assigned groups to lead pre-planning site visits and post-event debriefs

Prepare and distribute banquet event orders, floorplans and diagrams

Coordinate across departments and with external contractors/vendors to ensure event requirements are met and executed smoothly

Maintain a visible onsite presence during event move-in, show days and move-out

Manage financial aspects of billing, change orders, and reconciliation with Finance

Train, mentor and coordinate with event coordinators

Act as the venue liaison during major events and peak periods

Qualification

Catering sales experienceEvent managementFoodBeverage knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCRM systems proficiencyClient service skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of experience in catering or event sales

Strong knowledge of food, beverage, and catering service operations

Excellent communication and client service skills

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple events simultaneously

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays