The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for selling, marketing, providing logistical support and client interface for all Food and Beverage related events as well as operational support to the Food and Beverage Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participate, develop, and achieve departmental sales goals in compliance with ASM Global and Savor...Oklahoma City Convention Center policies and procedures. These goals encompass both annual and long-range plans.

Develop and execute action plans that will guide both routine and special events toward established sales goals.

Develop contacts and networks within the corporate and convention market, associations, and social and civic organizations operating and servicing the Greater Oklahoma City area.

Monitor bookings and changes in catering software and coordinate set-up of food & beverage requirements with event services and banquet department.

Assist clients with menu selection with the aid of the Executive Chef to ensure the menu is within budget and will achieve the goals of our clients and the standards of Savor...Oklahoma City.

Maintain costing & pricing sheets for all menus and any additional food & beverage services as well and update quarterly.

Be familiar with facility sales and event services policies to ensure team selling concept.

Prepare and distribute banquet event orders to all departments as required, review costings for all food & beverage events.

Process all banquet event orders, monitor changes, client requests and special needs.

Notify the Director of Food and Beverage of any situations that require direct intervention.

Prepare required reports accurately and submit them on time.

Develop proposals and food & beverage contracts for potential clients and follow through on pending bookings while up-selling catering services when able.

Report daily to the Food and Beverage Director information on potential sales leads and existing client relations.

Entertain prospective clients of the Convention Center when necessary, as approved by the Director of Food and Beverage.

Maintain an active role in local hospitality community and professional organizations.

Attend in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes to other departments.

Develop menus and other projects.

Prepare and distribute final food and beverage invoice to accounting within 24 hours of event conclusion.

Other duties as assigned that may include occasionally supervising banquets and/or concessions when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of four-year college degree preferably in Hospitality Management or in Business Administration required and four years of hospitality management experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

At least two years of practical sales experience in hotel or convention center.

Advanced oral and written communication skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office required

Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility.

Results-oriented individual with the ability to meet required sales goals.

Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills.

Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Catering Sales Manager must be able to work irregular hours as dictated by the event schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires working in an office area in addition to the physical requirements of continuous walking, lifting, and standing around in the building.

APPLY

All applicants must apply online to be considered. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application may contact Human Resources | HR@OKC-CC.com

*Please include resume.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.