Catering Sales Manager

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world.  In FORTUNE magazine's 2008 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey.  ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement.  Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries.  Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com
 
When it comes to on-campus dining, facilities services, sport arenas and conference center services, ARAMARK is the real head of the class. Partnering with close to 600 colleges and universities throughout the United States, we strive to provide the best residential, retail, and catering options, service and facilities for students, faculty and administrator. Our programs are second to none in their innovation, excellence and results. As part of our commitment, we are determined to build and develop the best team of professionals in the industry - people who aren't afraid of spearheading change, who know how to lead and who appreciate endless opportunity.
As a Catering Sales Manager you will direct the actual sales of catering services to interal customers by establishing quotas and goals. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for developing relations and rapport with the clients of the organization. The Catering Sales Manager should have basic knowledge of contractual agreements and ability to generate clear and concise instructions to clients through use of these agreements. Supervises booking, selecting and costing menu items, pricing and generating banquet orders for events and parties. The catering operation includes events for student organizations, faculty, staff and administration.



Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years industry & management experience as well as a strong focus on client and customer services, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business. Strong organizational skills with a proven track record in successful catering sales and operations are imperative for success in this role. Knowledge of and experience with selling, planning and executing special events is required. P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience is desirable.