At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client relationships and plan unforgettable events from start to finish.
- Company: Flavours Catering + Events, a family-owned business creating memorable experiences since 2004.
- Benefits: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development in the events industry.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on innovation and exceptional client service.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that brings clients' visions to life through exceptional events.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering or events, strong sales skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 57503 - 70281 $ per year.
Flavours Catering + Events is looking for a talented Catering & Events Sales Manager / Event Manager / Senior Event Manager to join our growing team. This is primarily an office-based sales, client management and event planning role rather than an on-site event operations role. You'll work with a mix of new enquiries, repeat clients and key accounts, helping clients bring their events to life.
Your role is to understand exactly what the client is trying to achieve, ask the right questions, recommend the right solution, prepare a compelling proposal and ultimately win the business. Once confirmed, you'll continue managing the client and event through the planning process, working closely with our Culinary, Operations and Logistics teams to ensure every detail is ready for successful delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Respond to new catering and event enquiries quickly and professionally
- Communicate confidently with clients by phone and email
- Understand each client's event, priorities, budget and requirements
- Build strong relationships with new clients, regular clients and key accounts
- Recommend menus, beverages, staffing, equipment and event solutions
- Prepare detailed and compelling catering and event proposals
- Follow up proposals proactively and confidently
- Convert enquiries into confirmed events
- Identify appropriate opportunities to increase event value through additional services and upgrades
- Maintain relationships that encourage repeat business
- Finalising menus and event details
- Managing guest numbers and dietary requirements
- Confirming staffing, beverages, equipment and service requirements
- Coordinating timings, access and venue information
- Liaising with our Culinary team regarding menus and dietary requirements
- Working closely with Operations and Logistics
- Ensuring all event information is accurate and clearly communicated
- Conducting final event checks before operational handover
- Following up with clients after events and developing opportunities for future business
About you
- Experience in catering, events, venues, hotels, hospitality or event sales
- Strong sales ability and a genuine drive to win business
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence communicating with clients by both phone and email
- Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- The ability to manage a high volume of enquiries and events
- Confidence working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly
- An understanding of menus, dietary requirements and event logistics would be highly regarded
About us
Flavours Catering + Events is a Sydney-based, family-owned catering and events company that has been creating memorable events since 2004. From beautifully delivered corporate catering to fully staffed events for hundreds or thousands of guests, our team brings together sales, event management, chefs, logistics and operations under one roof. We're a busy, growing business with a strong focus on exceptional food, brilliant client service, technology and continually finding better ways to do things.
Catering & Events Sales Manager in Sydney employer: Flavours Catering and Events
Flavours Catering + Events is an exceptional employer located in Artarmon, NSW, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. As a family-owned business, we foster strong relationships among our team members and provide ample opportunities for professional growth within the catering and events industry. With a focus on delivering outstanding client service and memorable experiences, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages creativity.
Contact Details:
Flavours Catering and Events Recruitment Team
