Job Description

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for maintaining the daily calendar of eventsin EZPlanit.
Responsible for clerical functions and administrative support to the DOC (Director of Catering).
Responsible for ensuring all supporting departments receive all necessary paperwork (i.e. BEO, floor plans, distro., etc.)
Develop and create sales strategies to attract new clients.
Process client electronic payments
Maintain the various Sales file systems, both electronic and (minimal) paper, including Account Files, RFP channels and master documents.
Responsible for overseeing the successful completion of special projects requiring out-sourced vendors.
In the absence of the Catering Sales Director, assists clients immediately on solutions to client requests in a friendly, caring, and helpful manner.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

Order specialty items as it relates to an event.
Create banquet event orders, following up with clients.
Prepare accurate written correspondence including letters, contracts, reports, banquet event orders, schedule of events, printed menus, and emails.
Complete distribution of Event correspondence to the operation team as required.
Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings as requested.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients and vendors.
Assists with other duties and projects as assigned by the DOC.
Present on the floor during Social/Gala events.

The duties mentioned above are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee’s normal line of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in a sales or catering/convention services department. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is required.

Other Requirements:

Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to multitask.

Excellent time management skills
Must be courteous and gracious, always maintaining a professional demeanor.
Excellent interpersonal skills, has high energy and enjoys working with people.
Must be positive, result oriented and able to work well under pressure and guidelines.
Must be able to work well with a diverse group of team members, including Managers, banquet staff, department heads and supervisors
Expertise in Microsoft Office, Internet and Outlook required – EZPlanit, Salesforce and Ungerboeck/Momentus experience a plus.
Work well under pressure, be a team player.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Schedule: