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Soldier Field : Senior Catering Sales Manager
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
LOCATION:Soldier Fieldis amulti:purpose stadiumin Chicago, Illinois. Opened in 1924. The stadium has served as the home of theChicago Bearsof theNational Football League(NFL) as well asChicago Fire FCofMajor League Soccer(MLS).It also regularly hosts stadium concerts and other large crowd events. Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self. About LevyThe disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy's diverse portfolio includes award:winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All:Star Games. Job Summary The Senior Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for managing the overall event sales lifecycle of catering events at the location to meet and exceed established annual sales revenue goals. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and driven sales professional : able to collaborate with a range of stakeholders to plan and deliver outstanding guest experiences. Detailed Responsibilities* Builds and maintains relationships with location partner teams to jointly secure and maximize catering opportunities* Ensure smooth transition and communication with location partner teams to execute positive client experience* Partnering with location leadership to identify opportunities to grow revenue via sales trends, strategic menu development, and creative, new opportunities to expand catering revenue opportunities* Work closely with the building partner to identify win:win opportunities and areas for collaboration* Completion of annual competitor analysis within the market and working with location partner to optimize menu offerings, as needed* Completion of annual lost business analysis to investigate areas of opportunities resulting in increased secured business* Ability to analyze sales trends, client's needs, and wants to enhance the overall event experience* Proactively engaging in networking and other lead generation activities* Maintains successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses, and providing a return on investment for the location partner* Negotiate with clients through the use of creative and attractive menu presentations and event proposals, to achieve both maximum revenue/profit potential and fulfillment of contractual responsibilities while satisfying client needs* Working closely with the culinary and operations team to develop menus and staffing bids to "WOW" clients and guests while simultaneously maintaining operational feasibility, cost:effectiveness, and event appropriateness for venue facilities* Creating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and catering agreements in appropriate system and submitting for client signature in accordance with venue deadlines * Works with venue or client to create floorplans and submit to local authorities, when necessary* Manage client relationships to set expectations and drive positive event experience* Handling client billing to ensure accurate and timely payment of deposits and final payments* Solicits event feedback and compiles opportunities for improvement and event experience* Manages event communication to appropriate stakeholders including, but not limited to, event files for use by operations, schedule of events, and final BEOs* Facilitating weekly BEO meetings with operations and c
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