Catering Sales Manager

• Primary contact for your assigned client(s) before, during, and after their event
• Provide leadership and communications on behalf of your client to Moscone Event Managers, Food, and Beverage Operations
• Planning, selling, and details for all menus for each assigned event, including New Item Requests to the Culinary and Purchasing departments
• Prepare Excel revenue forecast for hosted and retail services for assigned events
• Work with Event Managers and Operations Managers for strategic planning
• Create contracts, sales orders, payment, and event analysis, including cost of goods (COG)
• Act as a liaison in communication between F&B Sales and all other F&B departments, Event Managers and the client
• Plan all F&B details of every event assigned to the Associate Director of Sales
• Continually interact with clients for program requirements before, during and after each event
• Attend production meetings and site visits for assigned events
• Communicate event progress and planning details to Senior Sales Manager assigned to your event(s)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Associate Director of Sales as needed

• BA Degree is required and/or 3 years’ experience as a Catering/Food and Beverage Sales Manager, Event Planner, Hotel Convention Services Manager or Meeting Planner
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Organized, ability to prioritize and have strong time management skills
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Positive disposition and ability to motivate all staff to offer hospitality service that exceeds guest’s expectations
• Able to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel) and other hospitality software
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• experience working with diverse clients, professionals and staff members
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
• Catering Software Proficient

• Prior hotel and convention experience a plus
• Familiarity working with unions and an understanding of CBA rules

Monthly Commission Based on Catering Sales Revenue