Event Sales Manager - The Morton Arboretum

ARAMARK • Lisle, IL • 3h ago

Job Description

Aramark is currently seeking an Event Sales Manager to support the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL! The Event Sales Manager oversees catering sales and operations to implement special events in line with client expectations.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting. ? ?

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee entire special events sales process through event execution

Lead generations, responding to customer inquiries, developing proposals and contracts

Maximize revenue through upselling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations

Develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport, providing creative solutions to clients' needs, managing event detailing, tours, tastings, contracts, payments, and event operations

Create, manage, and communicate banquet event orders, connect with vendors, and deliver consistent quality in planning and carrying out events

Collaborate with culinary and operations departments on menu development, event detailing, and event execution

Recruit, schedule, train, and develop employees to ensure standards are followed ensuring quality in final presentation and service

Ensure accurate reporting of all catering related revenue, expenses, and receivables, deliver sales, food, and labor targets and maintaining department budgets

Ensure compliance with all food, occupational and environmental safety policies

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Bachelor?s degree preferred or at least 3 years of related experience required

Previous experience in a supervisor or manager level role in special events, hospitality, or catering required

Ability to maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships required

Must have excellent interpersonal communication, client relations, and ideally sales skills

Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team dynamic

Complete Food Handlers and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. and ability to stand for extended periods of time

Must have availability to work event-based hours including evening, weekend, and potentially holiday hours

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

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