Catering Sales Manager

The Whiskey Joe’s Team is hiring!

Whiskey Joe's is looking for a positive and experienced Catering Sales Manager to join the family at our location in Pensacola Beach.

The Whiskey Joe’s brand is focused on creating a memorable dining experience for its guest with family fun, delicious food, and incomparable waterfront views.

We challenge our management team to be innovators in hospitality by consistently delivering a 5-Star experience to our team, guests, and community.

Top-notch Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Benefits including vacation pay, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account, this benefit supports you and your family in numerous ways such as through gym memberships, child care, groceries, student loans & more!
• Company dining package with allotted spending amount each month
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life’s unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Paid / Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Pay : $55000 - $60000 / year

Plus commission.

Summary :

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for booking private event functions from orientation to event, creating 5-star experiences for each and every client.

He / she also supports the General Manager by completing tasks as directed.

Responsibilities :

• Proactively identify and pursue catering sales opportunities through networking, outreach, and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with the events team to create customized catering packages tailored to the needs and preferences of clients.
• Conduct site visits and tastings with potential clients to showcase our offerings and facilities.
• Prepare and present proposals, contracts, and pricing agreements to clients.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure all aspects of events, from planning to execution, are seamlessly executed.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event planning process, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, bookings, and revenue forecasts.
• Consistently meets or exceeds event booking goals.

Requirements :

• Previous experience in catering sales, event planning, or hospitality sales.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to accommodate client schedules and events.
• Knowledge of the local market and industry trends

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.