POSITION: Catering Sales Manager 

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Director of Sales

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

Summary

As the world’s leading venue management company and producer of live event experiences, ASM Global is the preeminent management and content partner with over 350 venues worldwide. Operating and investing in the world’s most important stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and theaters requires unmatched dedication and the most profound expertise. Our focus is YOU! Through investments in growth, resources, and technology we strive to enhance the experience of our internal Team Members and to continue creating amazing live experiences for the guests that we serve.

ASM Global has an excellent and immediate opening for a Catering Sales Manager for ASM Global Ithaca Downtown Conference Center. The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for working in conjunction with other members of the sales staff to market the venues and initiate specific event-related promotions to increase revenue.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist Sales team in accomplishing sales and marketing goals.Use Sales and Marketing principles to promote the facility.Send client pre-event information and follow-up information that affects booking.Quote rates and assists with formal license agreements. Prepares contracts.Handle pre-event correspondence and meetings until account is be turned over to an Event Coordinator.Assist Director in developing Marketing Plan to include goals and advertising.Carry out specific marketing plan relating to events using support of advertising, as requested by the Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities       

    

This position has limited supervisory responsibilities for employees or interns in the Sales and Marketing Department.  Sales Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM Global’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience             

Associate degree from two or four-year College or University in Marketing, Hospitality, Public Relations, or related field preferredMinimum 2 years sales related experience required.Facility/industry experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities       

Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required.Ability to effectively supervise staff.Ability to prioritize multiple projects.High aptitude for figures and advanced writing skillsProfessional presentation, appearance, and work ethic

Computer Skills   
 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have working knowledge of spreadsheet software and work processing software and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

No certifications are required.

Other Qualifications 

Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management.Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some travel as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000.