Catering Sales Manager The Station District
Catering Sales Manager The Station District
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$ 60000 - 70000
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Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Catering Sales Manager has a primary duty of making sales and obtaining orders or contracts for the venue. This position is responsible for generating managing and coordinating outside catering sales as well as initiating directing and implementing marketing functions in the Catering Department and overall social media marketing. The Catering Sales Manager will independently manage and oversee all aspects of full group operations from reservation through contract negotiation and
finalization to group reception and event catering.
The Commission structure is up to 4 of private event catering food and beverage revenue plus base salary.
The Catering Sales Manager maintains a consistently positive and professional relationship with internal and external clients. The Sales Manager will handle sales and customer service issues including providing outstanding customer service; researching resolving and clarifying invoice questions; and providing knowledgeable and appropriate
suggestions regarding menu selections. The Sales Manager will facilitate the flow of information internally and communicate with all guests and vendors. Must be available to assist with general catering operations as needed.
This role pays a yearly salary of $60000 to $70000 and is commission eligible.
Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until May 9 2025.
About the Venue
Join the team at The Station District an exciting culinary and community hub in Great Falls Montana. Overlooking the Missouri River this innovative food hall is a collaboration between Big Sky Select and Oak View Group (OVG). It offers a dynamic workplace with four diverse culinary concepts including Asian Fusion Italian Mexican and an American Grill where creativity passion and a commitment to quality thrive. Whether youre a chef manager or food enthusiast youll find opportunities to hone your craft and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences in a prime location that serves both residents and visitors.
At The Station District we value growth development and community engagement. With Big Sky Selects vision and OVGs expertise employees benefit from ongoing training and career advancement opportunities within a supportive environment. This isnt just a place to work; its a community space designed to bring people together through food and culture. If youre passionate about food and eager to be part of a vibrant communityfocused team The Station District is the perfect place to grow and thrive. Apply today and help shape the future of dining in Great Falls!
Responsibilities
- Build relationships by networking and prospecting with key decision markers establish and develop strong and effective relationships with influencers through the use of professional courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
- Coordinate and deliver effective sales presentations.
- Independently sources identifies and pursues outside networking opportunities through professional industry resources and community events or special events attended by prospects.
- Responsible for negotiating authoring and submitting finalized contracts and BEOs to Client and Internal Staff.
- Address or coordinate all Catering requirements and requests in a timely and helpful manner.
- Maintain accurate records for all Catering sales activities in conjunction.
- Communicate daily with the Food & Beverage Manager culinary staff catering staff and Operations Staff about the needs of our guests and their expectations.
- Maintain an extensive client database for followup sales calls and contact (in person phone email mail etc.
- Assist with followup of guests experience at the venue ensuring that all issues have been addressed.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of catered events as directed.
- Serves as primary group and convention contact once the contract is signed; approves any inventory or other changes and responds to questions or concerns in a timely manner.
- Assists with oversight of accounts receivable in conjunction with assigned events.
- Manage venue marketing efforts via social media business outreach and venue website content.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. plus minimum 6 months related hospitality industry experience and/or training.
- 3 or more years in a sales role with verifiable sales success.
- Demonstrated proficiency and successful experience in catering sales generation contract negotiation and pricing event scheduling training catering banquets and menu development.
- Ability to work independently both on and off venue property with little supervision or oversight.
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications (Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on creating word documents Excel spreadsheets email); working knowledge of POS systems.
- Ability to adhere to high standard of business etiquette professional verbal and written communication.
- Ability to consistently represent the Company in a professional positive and knowledgeable manner.
- Ability to adhere to highest standard of confidentiality and discretion.
- Demonstrated ability to produce detailoriented accurate work.
- Ability to work a varied schedule which may include weekends and evenings as required to ensure outcome.
- Ability to travel to outside sales calls and/or events.
- Proven ability to make solid appropriate and independent decisions.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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