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CATERING SALES MANAGER

Compass Group, North America

Austin, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,000–$50,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Audiovisual, Business Operations, Business Support, Calendar Management, Catering Services, Computer Systems, Contract Creation, Contract Negotiation, Copying Machines, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Processing, Delphi, Disability Insurance, Employee Benefits, English Language, Federal Laws and Regulations, Field Sales, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Interpersonal Skills, Intranet, Life Insurance, Market Segmentation, Marketing, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Office Equipment, Operational Support, Pager, Philosophy, Price Quotes, Proposal Writing, Real Estate Development, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Prospecting, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Telecommunications Equipment, Time Management, Trade Shows, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
1 day ago
Flik Hospitality Group**Salary:** $48000 - $50000 / year**Other Forms of Compensation:** commission**What makes FLIK click**_What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.__We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish._**Job Summary****Working as the** **Catering Sales Manager** you will represents the property in the development of market segment(s) and new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships with assigned accounts while consistently striving to maximize revenue food and beverage, public space, and ancillary products and services.**Essential Functions:**+ Represent hotel by soliciting, responding to and negotiating with persons requiring food and beverage services on-site and off-site (UT Campus), based upon market segment and account files assigned by the Director of Sales (and Marketing).+ Represent property in significant interactions dealing with customers relative to catering sales and operational questions, concerns, and issues.+ Negotiate contracts with customers and third party agencies.+ Initiate the preparation of proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective customers primarily of the food and beverage cost, on-site banquet space and/or banquet date, space and rate availability. Develop and quote prices for same. Strong focus on custom menus.+ Engage in outside sales activities to discover business opportunities and entertain customers in local and assigned markets (percentage of travel dependent on specific market).+ Direct site visits for respective accounts and participates in tradeshows, industry and customer events.+ Attend weekly catering departmental meeting and other scheduled meetings to support business operations, e.g., tentative review, lost business review, revmax, etc.+ Conduct site inspections with potential customers, visiting meeting space and banquet facilities, as well as other property facilities.+ Mandatory adherence to the Platinum Service process on a daily basis. To include Platinum Service Standards, Great Elements of Customer Service, and the "To BE" Philosophy.+ Supportive Functions+ In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by management based upon the particular requirements of the company.**Specific Job Knowledge, Skill & Ability:**+ Basic Property product knowledge, i.e., staffing, operations, safety, security, union rules, structural, terminology, fire, police and health codes, hotel policies, city ordinances.+ Basic knowledge of the property structure/layout and how all departments interact+ Basic knowledge of various types of set up styles used in the meeting rooms+ Basic knowledge of audio visual equipment, telecom equipment, lighting and room temperature control+ Extensive knowledge of banquet menus.+ Extensive knowledge of market and related meeting industry.+ Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts+ Quantitative processing of data via office machine equipment, mathematical computations and analytical skills necessary to accurately determine and communicate financial, forecasting and space utilization calculations.+ Proficiency in the use and operation of computer systems with the ability to navigate efficiently through Word, Excel, Outlook, Delphi (or in house sales system), Market Vision, Internet and Intranet+ Ability to read, write and speak the English language to fully comprehend guest requests, memos, proposals, general correspondence and similar written materials.+ Possess a good conceptual understanding of electronic devices and the ability to operate such items as copy machines, slide projectors, microphones, computers, portable radios, pagers, etc.+ Ability to complete a contract in compliance with all checklists, standards and property policies.+ Interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction.**Apply to Flik today!**_Flik is a member of Compass Group USA_Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.**+ Medical+ Dental+ Vision+ Life Insurance/ AD+ Disability Insurance+ Retirement Plan+ Paid Time Off+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)+ Associate Shopping Program+ Health and Wellness Programs+ Discount Marketplace+ Identity Theft Protection+ Pet Insurance+ Commuter Benefits+ Employee Assistance Program+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)+ Paid Parental Leave+ Personal LeaveAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.****Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.****Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:** ** are accepted on an ongoing basis.Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.**Req ID:** 1535242Flik Hospitality GroupJEANNE M LANE[[req_classification]]

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