Catering Sales Manager
City, State:
Saddle Brook, New JerseySalary range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 + bonus eligibleTitle: Catering Sales Manager
Location: Saddle Brook, NJ
FLSA: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Sales
Supervises: Property Sales Department
Pay Range: Salary range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 + bonus eligible
Job Summary: The Catering Sales Manager is responsible forincreasing hotel revenues by solicitingcatering business and ensuring the hotel fulfills all contracted obligations. This role manages client relationships, coordinates catering events, and collaborates with the sales team to maximize catering sales and guest satisfaction.
Essential Functionsand Duties:
Provide professional and courteous service at all times.
Make selective solicitation calls to potential clients.
Follow up on leads through phone calls, correspondence, or personal visits.
Develop and implement innovative sales and marketing techniques.
Plan, supervise, and coordinate all catered functions to ensure hotel obligations are met.
Maintain an organized filing system for accounts and prepare required reports.
Build and maintainrelationships with clients, group leaders, and meeting planners to foster additionalbusiness.
Attendand oversee catered events to ensure successful execution and client satisfaction.
Maintain good rapport with local civic groups and associations to generate business.
Prepare monthly banquet food and beverage revenue forecasts and reports.
Work closely with the sales department to minimize tentative holdson public space.
Attend weekly sales and staff meetings.
Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Experience, Education, and Skills:
Proven experience in catering sales or a similar role, with a strong focus on client relationship management.
Knowledge of sales strategies and catering operations, including event planning and execution.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintainstrong client relationships.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and prioritize tasks effectively.
Proficiencyin using CRM systems and Microsoft Office for reporting and account management.
Ability to analyze market trends and competitor activity to inform sales strategies.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment:
Primarily indoor office work with occasional travel for client meetings and events.
Frequent interaction with clients, staff, and vendors,requiringflexibility in communication and scheduling.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate event schedules and client needs.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties,or responsibilities that are required of the team memberfor this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.
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All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:
2026-09-15Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.
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