Catering Sales Manager

RPM Italian Catering Sales ManagerRPM Italian is a modern Italian restaurant showcasing housemade pastas, fresh seafood and celebrated Italian classics in a chic downtown setting.RPM Italian is Hiring Now: Catering Sales Manager!Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2 years of catering sales experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.A Few of Our Benefits:Competitive Salary + Commission StructurePaid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation401(k)Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical InsuranceDental & Vision InsuranceLife, Accident Protection & Critical Illness InsuranceDomestic Partner BenefitsRestaurant DiscountsEmployee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellnessWhy Work With Lettuce?Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you're ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-VerifyResponsibilities:Manage the restaurant's catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experienceDevelop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold callsDevelop and write catering proposals, contracts and event orders; schedule catering events in online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goalsAttend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menusCultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendorsAssist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goalsPartner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as neededUnderstand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as neededModel and promote teamwork across all teamsUse tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesyWork a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as neededMove and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 poundsQualifications:2+ years of catering sales management experienceSkilled in developing guest rapportSalary Range: USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.