Location: CHICAGO, IL
Wolfgang Puck Catering is the nation's most celebrated and prominent catering entity. We offer a unique combination of restaurant, catering and special event experience to our guests. Our team of chefs, planners and servers are supreme producers, dedicated to the celebration of life through good food and welcoming hospitality.
Working for Wolfgang Puck Catering will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.
This position reports directly to the Resident General Manager with a dotted line to the National Catering Sales VP and is responsible for soliciting business for Social events, Wedding, Meetings, Conventions, etc. at multiple venues. The position will operate in accordance with strategic objectives and selective selling guidelines in place to meet and exceed market driven Group revenue components. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:
Responsibilities:
- Aggressively find and pursue all appropriate opportunities for business in the segment by outside customer solicitation and relationship building.
- Drive revenue and grow Wolfgang Puck brand in regional market.
- Correspond with potential clients providing any requested information concerning bids, proposals, confirmation of bookings, and follow up correspondence, etc.
- Manage multi-unit Catering Sales Team.
- In conjunction with other office associates, you will maintain accurate and up to date records of all Sales department functions and transactions.
Qualifications:
- Individual must have a minimum of 5 years of progressive, strong sales experience with a catering company, full service hotel, or other related field/equivalent experience.
- Must have experience in managing multiple venues and sales team.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing a plus.
- Previous experience managing Sales team preferably in a multi-unit environment.
- Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, be a team player and be able to creatively think and work within the full spectrum of all that is involved with being a successful catering company.
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it's our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential.
Great People. Real Opportunities.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Job ID: JML08071551119