Catering Sales Professional

The Catering Sales Professional is responsible for effectively selling the public space, food & beverage, and function planning services to maximize revenues and profits for the property. The Catering Sales Professional also establishes new accounts, generates revenue, monitors booking space and books repeat business while maintaining high standards of excellence.

Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food and Beverage and includes menu planning, agenda setting and meeting services. Duties also include contract review and facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent banquet staff to ensure a high level of service.

The Catering Sales Professional also host site inspections, maintains strong customer relationships, and work as a team member with the sales and catering staff.

Other duties include but are not limited to:

* Maximize revenue by selling catering products and services both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients.
* Manage all account details so that all aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
* Conduct outside sales calls both locally and in feeder market cities to solicit business.
* Responsible for all food and beverage, audiovisual equipment and meeting room needs from clients. Prepare banquet event orders and communicate needs to appropriate banquet associates.
* Ensures billing information is handled properly and in a timely manner.
REQUIREMENTS
* Evening, Weekend and Holiday hours standard.
* Clean and neat in appearance and decorum.
* Ability to work in stressful situations (many of our clients are brides-to-be and their mothers)
* Meet the eligibilty requirements to receive your KC MO liquor license.
* Punctual and organized.