Catering Sales Manager

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, wedon’tjust create vacations—we craft unforgettable experiences. Home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterparks, our African-inspired resorts offer world-class dining, luxurious spas, thrilling entertainment, and cutting-edge convention centers that redefine hospitality.

Butwe’remore thana resort. As a family-owned company, our Promise is simple:
Lead with Love
. This means caring deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family, giving back generously, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

Through our partnership with charity:water,we’realso committed to bringing clean water to one million people in Africa.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a
Catering Sales Manager
.In this role, you will handle all event-only bookings with under ten sleeping rooms.

You would do this through prospecting, account development, trade show participation, negotiating, contracting, event detailing, onsitesupportand billing.

This is a contracting and servicing position; all events booked by this position will also be detailed and serviced by this position.

As part of our leadership team,you’llembody our Promise to
Lead with Love
—guiding, supporting, and inspiring associates while delivering extraordinary guest experiences.

You’llserve as a trusted partner throughout the event planning process, ensuring every detail aligns with client expectations and resort standards. Through effective communication and teamwork, you’ll help create a positive associate experience that drives engagement, efficiency, and service excellence.

• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through prospecting.
• Building and nurt uring client relationships.
• Negotiation and Contract Management.
• Partnering with Banquets, Culinary, Convention Services, Guest Services, and other operational teams to ensure successful event execution.
• Resolve client concerns proactively and professionally, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Maintain accurate records and client information within the resort's sales and event management systems.

• Two years of hotel catering/event sales experience.
• Experience and proven success in developing and closing group business is required.
• Have a broad understanding of the events industry and the day-to-day operations of a hotel/resort.
• The abilitytoestablishrapport with leads, discover needs, overcomeobjectionsand close a sale.
• The abilityto manage your owntime and accountsarerequired.
• Attention to detail when managing accounts is required.

Our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career growth opportunities with promotion from within
• 401(k) matching, paid time off, and holiday compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time associates
• Employee appreciation events, discounts, andperksat all resorts
• Educationassistanceprograms to help advance your career

At Kalahari, we believe the best leaders
Lead with Love
—because love builds trust, inspires growth, and creates experiences that last a lifetime. That’swhywe’reproud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and by USA TODAY as the #1 Best Indoor Water Park.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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