Your goal? Driving superior sales performance and delivering unparalleled experiences for our couples.
Are you passionate about weddings and events? If you are, Wedgewood Weddings might be your match! We're looking for a positive, "people person" to join our team as a Catering Sales Manager. In this multifaceted role, you'll plan and coordinate events, drive sales, and create amazing experiences for our clients. The ideal candidate for this position is highly motivated to meet sales goals and enjoys planning alongside couples. Our catering managers are involved from the initial sale through to the execution of the event, so enthusiasm for every aspect of the wedding journey is essential. If you're excited by the prospect of turning your passion for weddings into a rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
What you'll do:
- Sales Leadership: Drive revenue growth by meeting sales targets, converting leads into happy couples, and utilizing effective upselling strategies
- Client relationships: Build strong connections with couples, guiding them through the sales process with professionalism and care
- Event Coordination: Manage weddings and events from start to finish, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction
- Administrative tasks: Keep precise records of event details, contracts, and administrative documents using Salesforce, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Problem Solving: Tackle challenges quickly and with a positive attitude to uphold our commitment to excellence
- Team Leadership: Inspire and motivate event staff to deliver exceptional service and ensure events run seamlessly
Who we're looking for:
- Sales Superstar: Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets, with a focus on customer satisfaction
- Experience: 2+ years of catering sales, event sales, or hospitality is preferred; a college degree is a bonus
- Communication Expert: Outstanding verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills are your superpowers
- Passionate About Events: Genuine enthusiasm for sales, weddings, and the hospitality industry
- Team Collaborator: Eager to join a team that's all about getting things done and working together effectively
Additional Information:
- Physical requirements - may include lifting chairs, moving tables, and assisting with banquet set-up and tear-down
- Flexibility is key - We work when our guests celebrate, so weekends and holidays are a must
Pay Rate: $77,250-$91,155/yr
Quarterly Bonus: $2,500
Full Time/Benefits Eligible
Location: San Francisco, CA (on location)
The important extras:
- As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
