Catering Sales Manager at Goodwin Recruiting

We are seeking a passionate and driven Catering Sales Manager to lead the sales efforts of a new lifestyle hotel, with a focus on weddings and social events. The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a strong sales mindset to the role—someone eager to develop business from the ground up and establish lasting relationships within the community.

Candidates should have a minimum of three years of full-service hotel sales experience, with a preference for those who have contributed to new hotel openings. This is a rare opportunity to shape the catering and events program from a clean slate—perfect for a proactive, results-oriented professional who thrives on closing deals and building meaningful client connections.

Catering Sales Manager Benefits:

• Excellent base salary between $75k-$85k
• Lucrative incentive plan base on sales and KPIs
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401k with match
• Hotel and travel discounts

Catering Sales Manager Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven success as a Sales Manager in a full-service hotel setting
• Relentless, results-driven approach to sales and business development
• Meticulous attention to detail with top-notch organizational skills
• Exceptional communicator skilled at building strong guest relationships
• Collaborative team player who drives cross-departmental success

Catering Sales Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to rapidly generate and grow catering and social events business for a new hotel property
• Drive sales through networking, targeted outreach, and participation in promotional events
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships to build a robust book of business
• Represent the hotel with professionalism and a commitment to excellence
• Partner closely with internal departments to ensure seamless execution of events
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support hotel operations and growth