Catering Sales Manager

Description

A catering sales manager targets and coordinates catering sales efforts. The job involves initiation and development of quality leads to ensure growth of catering sales.
The primary responsibility of a catering sales manager is to develop existing business and solicit new catering business through catering lead generation and catering sales marketing. The sales manager solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
Other important duties include booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events while assuring the highest level of customer service. Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conducting catering sales presentations and catering sales calls also falls under the purview of a catering sales manager job.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Planning menus
• Making sure that staff is fully trained
• Keeping staff motivated to provide the highest standard of service
• Organizing shifts and rotas
• Managing stock control financial planning and managing budgets
• Meeting with suppliers and customers
• Discussing contract requirements with customers

Requirements
• Proficient in English
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Participate in reviewing competitors’ pricing, websites, etc;
• Negotiate services and prices to maximize revenue and profitability;
• Leadership experience in fine dining or catering services required.
• Experience in a university setting is preferred
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good Knowledge of Jeddah City and surrounding area.