Director of Catering Sales

Elior North America

$95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in catering/event sales management
  • Strong leadership and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in upscale catering or hotel environments is preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or Business is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead and guide the sales team to achieve revenue goals
  • Recruit, train, and develop unit-level sales personnel
  • Monitor business performance against sales metrics
  • Foster client and employee relationships
  • Maintain integrity and accountability in business dealings

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Accidental, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Commuter Benefits for parking and transit
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees
  • Holiday Pay for nine designated holidays
  • Discount Program for employees
Full Job Description
Director of Catering Sales

Job Reference Number: 42528Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Segment: Dining & EventsBrand: ConstellationLocation:New Jersey Performing Art Center

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Constellation Culinary Group team in Newark, NJ. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to oversee Catering Sales for an exciting Cultural Center!

What you'll be doing:

  • Providing strategic leadership to the unit sales team to ensure the success of revenue goals, including guiding and supporting unit sales, event planning and execution, and by personally representing the company.
  • Building unit level sales teams by recruiting, selecting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and providing counseling to business unit sales team members to ensure both individual and team success and growth.
  • Developing business performance against company sales standards and metrics, including budgeted sales goals, event profitability, guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and safety and sanitation.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and employees.
  • Ensuring the highest level of integrity and accountability in all business dealings.


What we're looking for:

Must-haves:
  • At least seven years' experience in event or catering sales management.
  • Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves:
  • Experience in a high-volume, upscale catering, restaurant, hotel, or resort environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.


Compensation Range

Base: $95,000 plus commission

Our Benefits:

  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off

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About Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

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