Private Event Manager

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Private Dining Catering Sales Manager to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What’s in it for you? When you join SHG you’ll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people!

SHG provides a Rewarding, Fun And Flexible Work Environment, Exciting Perks, An Atmosphere Designed To Encourage And Promote Career Growth Within The Company And a Robust Benefit Package Including, But Not Limited To:

• Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
• Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one! Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company:
Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries.

Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

• Develop and execute an effective sales plan to increase private dining, catering, and event revenue across both hotels and Seville Chicago.
• Proactively generate new business through prospecting, networking, cold calls, community involvement, referrals, email campaigns, and sales appointments.
• Establish relationships with local corporations, event planners, nonprofit organizations, universities, professional associations, and social groups.
• Identify opportunities to convert transient guests, group guests, meeting attendees, and hotel clients into restaurant private dining and catering customers.
• Create and implement strategies to capture special events, celebrations, holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, corporate dinners, networking events, and social gatherings.
• Consistently achieve or exceed established revenue, booking, and activity goals.

• Respond promptly and professionally to leads, requests for proposals, and client inquiries.
• Conduct property tours and showcase event spaces, private dining options including both Seville and hotel facilities.
• Prepare customized proposals, contracts, banquet event orders, and pricing packages.
• Negotiate contracts and event agreements in accordance with company standards and profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate records of prospecting activities, sales efforts, client communications, and bookings within CRM and sales systems.

• Represent the hotels and restaurant at networking events, trade shows, community organizations, and industry functions to increase awareness and generate new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with hotel, restaurant, and marketing teams to develop programs and promotions that drive private dining and catering revenue.
• Assist with the development…