Catering Sales Manager
Join the team behind unforgettable events at the Phoenix Convention Center!
As the Catering Sales Manager for Aventura Catering, you’ll be at the heart of creating exceptional experiences for convention, corporate, and social clients. Partnering closely with the Sales Director, you’ll cultivate lasting relationships, drive revenue growth, and help bring high-impact events to life in one of Phoenix’s premier venues.
This role offers a competitive base salary plus a monthly local commission, rewarding your success in meeting key performance metrics.
If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning vision into reality—this is your chance to shine.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintaining and developing current client relationships; opportunities to support large returning events as well as one time opportunities
- Responding to customer inquiries
- Developing proposals and contracts
- Recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations
- Working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
This job profile does not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
- Experience in the hospitality industry, preferably in catering operations or catering sales
- Experience in a hotel or event venue preferred
- Good organizational and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
- Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
- Skilled in banquet and event service operations
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
- Good Communication and project management skills
- Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Attention to detail, organized, excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership qualities
- Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
- Able to take direction but also work independently
- Focus on Guest Service