Catering Sales Manager

The beautiful Sundial Beach Resort located on Sanibel Island, Florida is seeking a dynamic leader in the Catering Sales Manager. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for sales, planning and coordination of all weddings and social event business. Directs, implements and maintains a service and management philosophy which serves as a guide to respective staff to ensure 100% guest satisfaction.

• Proactively solicit business to drive bookings, targeting group/catering accounts and markets.
• Provides excellent customer service; charismatic personality with ability to form relationships and earn trust of bridal clients.
• Develops effective group/catering sales plans and actions.
• Maximizes revenue by upselling packages and creative food and beverage.
• Designs, develops and sells creative catered events
• Responsible for attending 5-7 tradeshows annually to drive the wedding sales market
• Networking to include Chamber meetings and local functions to grow the social catering market while developing community relationships
• Aggressive, ambitious professional to solicit, identify, and qualify new group, catering, and wedding business to achieve individual and team goals and drive revenue

Sundial Beach Resort and Spa is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. 

All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

• Delphi experience preferred
• Must possess a high degree of initiative with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiating and closing skills
• Ability to discuss food and beverage with excellent knowledge
• Ability to manage various projects simultaneously and partner with resort departments in the planning and execution of events.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detail oriented, have ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests.

Minimum of 2 years of hotel Catering Sales, Conference Services or Group Sales Experience