Catering Sales Manager - Seattle Convention Center

Requisition #: 657193

Location:

Seattle, WA, US, 98101

The Catering Sales Manager at the Seattle Convention Center will work closely with the Sales Director to maintain convention, corporate, and social catering accounts to meet or exceed budgeted revenue goals and ultimately aid in conducting a successful event.

The Catering Sales Manager will be part of a team who sources, follows up and generates leads for selling functions at the Seattle Convention Center
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THIS POSITION IS BASE SALARY AND ELIGIBLE FOR A LOCAL BONUS, CONTINGENT ON MEETING METRICS.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $81,000 to $84,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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There is no predetermined application window for this position; the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

• Specific to the property are opportunities to support large returning events as well as one‑time opportunities
• Maintaining and developing current client relationships
• Responding to customer inquiries
• Developing proposals and contracts
• Recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up‑selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations
• Working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience
• Making outside calls to generate new catering business

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 1‑3 years in hospitality industry, with experience in catering or banquets preferred
• Experience in a major convention, hotel, or large social market
• Ability to work independently across two large facilities
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
• Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
• Skilled in banquet and event service operations
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent time management
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written/interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
• Able to take direction but also work independently
• Focus on guest service
• Strong digital literacy in Excel, Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite or related programs as well as other databases and spreadsheet software
• Available to work event‑based hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Achieve and maintain Washington State Food Handlers, Serv Safe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.