Catering Sales Executive

About the role

Aim of Position

• Responsible for further development of food & beverage catering sales from current and potential / new clients of The Genuine Hospitality Group.

Main Responsibilities

• To maintain and grow food & beverage sales from The Genuine Hospitality Group existing and potential / new client base.
• To develop an effective sales strategy to attract new & additional catering sales.
• To create and prepare banqueting proposals for potential customers, ensuring that all likely additional costs relating to the event have been assessed accurately and communicated.
• Meet and exceed all agreed sales targets set by the Director of Special Events and Director of Restaurant Operations.
• Maintain and accurately keep updated, customer records.
• Efficiently respond to all customer enquires in a polite and timely manner.
• Work closely and effectively with The Genuine Hospitality Group team, in order to ensure that all catering contracts are delivered to the highest standards.
• Create and prepare accurate catering proposals for potential customers, ensuring that the catering offer matches the profile of the event in terms of product selection and budget.
• Provide weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
• Develop and deliver sales presentations to potential customers.
• Produce clear and accurate Event Catering Schedules within set deadlines.
• Adopt a clear and strategic approach to catering sales by selling a catering offer that drives up spend per head, while keeping operational costs to a minimum.
• Organize and attend client meetings both internally and externally.
• The duties of this post may require some evening, weekend, or holiday work.

General Responsibilities

• Promote The Genuine Hospitality Group in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Appropriate attire depending on duties performed.
• Display a flexible 'can do' approach which will contribute to the success of The Genuine Hospitality Group.
• Operate in accordance with The Genuine Hospitality Group's policies and procedures.
• Undertake any training necessary to meet the requirements of the position.
• Adopt a flexible approach to working hours as required by the business
• Undertake any other duties, relevant to your skills, which may from time to time be deemed necessary.
• Take personal responsibility for own actions.
• Open to new ideas, understand the need for change and be willing to adapt.
• Be aware of issues of equality and diversity, understand and be sensitive to cultural differences.
• Take all possible steps to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.