Catering Event Sales Coordinator

EVENT SALES COORDINATORThe Event Sales Coordinator will be responsible for all school group meals birthday parties and the detailing and coordination of events passed on by the Catering & Events Sales Team. The Coordinator will organize finalize details and adjust for any changes to the configuration of the event communicating directly with the client. The Coordinator will plan oversee and execute all catering and event services for groups while meeting customer expectations and communicating effectively with the operations and culinary are we:For more than 50 years SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey freeing our partners to remain bring together admissions culinary and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest focus is on people innovation and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality the foundation of how we serve our partners and their RelationshipThe Event Sales Coordinator reports directly to the Catering Sales Manager and/or Director of Catering & responsibilities included but at not limited to the following:Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm welcoming and memorable experiences for every guest and all birthday inquiriesUpsell and detail the event with the clientPrepare contracts BEOs diagrams and other internal documents Provide thorough and timely communication with clients Constant and thorough communication and collaboration with Catering Operations Culinary Team and any other departments involved in the event to ensure events are executed with operational excellenceUphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and of space feasibility maximizing space usage and yield managementRemain knowledgeable of and manage in accordance with applicable local state and federal a clean safe and organized work all event spaces before event to ensure everything is in working order. Report any repairs needed. Follow up on needed repairs in a timely manner. Knowledge of menu & event planning Coordinate with the selling manager on the detail out and manage the execution of an event from menu to linens to set upstaffing equipment event executionworking directly with the customer in setting up and following through on all details of the deposits and all event payments are made in full prior to each event Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow employees Administrative support as needed for the Catering Sales TeamResponsible for post event follow up engagement and continued client other duties as assigned by the Director or General ManagerSocial Responsibility and CulturePromote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit. Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business SSA / Unit in driving community effort engagement activities and focus on opportunities of giving other tasks as deemed RequirementsStrong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to articulate to our client General Manager and HQ personnel. Understanding of the importance of team building/development while fostering partnerships. Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized. Demonstrates financial management merchandising analytical planning and leadership skills. Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced knowledge and skill level for basic office functions. Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbs) as necessary to operation which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth to work varied hours/days including nights weekends and holidays as ExperienceOne to Two years minimum catering sales and/or event planning experience in off-site catering hotel or cultural attraction catering venue knowledge and execution a education backgrounds eligible must be 18 or is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technological developments)Compensation and BenefitsEligible for overtime -Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older eligible after one year of employment with 1000 hours worked available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).Tuition Discount through Partnership to 8 hours of Bereavement LeaveHoliday pay of 1.5 the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates caps and usage rules vary by location. Locations include: Arizona California Chicago Pittsburgh Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Mexico New York Rhode Island Washington D.C.. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours per year as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time. SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies including SSA Group A&F Souvenir Cinchio Solutions and Behavioral Essentials are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective California Residents: By submitting your job application you agree you have reviewed the SSA Group California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Candidate and Employee Privacy Notice (Notice).San Francisco Residents: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Please see the Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights documentfor more information. By submitting your job application you agree you have reviewed the Fair Chance Ordinance - Know Your Rights accept applications for this position on a rolling basis. Apply anytime at . Applications are reviewed as received and the position remains open until filled.