Sales Manager - Social/Wedding Epoch Catering - 3.2 Novi, MI Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Phone communication Identifying new business opportunities Sales development Client acquisition Computer skills Phone etiquette

Full Job Description Position Available:

Sales Manager -

Social Market Company:

Epoch Catering -

Diamond Center Location:

Diamond Center at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi, MI 48374 The Diamond Center at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace (VCUS) is managed by Epoch Catering, under a food service management agreement with the VCUS. Epoch Catering is part of the Epoch Hospitality Group. The Vibe Credit Union Showplace (VCUS) offers the perfect combination of exposition space, convention meeting space and attached hotel for any event type or size. The VCUS is Oakland County's premier facility for tradeshows, conferences and exhibitions, as well as business and corporate meetings, seminars, weddings and other social events. The VCUS's Diamond Conference Center and Event Center combined offer 4 ballrooms and 38 meeting/banquet rooms. The attached Hyatt Place Hotel offers 126 suite style rooms. For Social Events and Weddings, the VCUS offers the: Legacy Ballroom 24,000 sq.ft. Diamond Ballroom 20,000 sq.ft. Platinum Ballroom 5,000 sq.ft. Cornerstone Event Rooms 23,000 sq.ft. Outdoor Courtyard for receptions and ceremonies Flexible and Divisible space Full service catering capabilities with 2 kitchens each over 10,000 sq.ft.

Job Requirements:

The assigned market segment for this position is the Social Market, specifically, but not limited to: Weddings (receptions and ceremonies), Bar / Bat Mitzvah Celebrations, and all Indian catered events. Ideal candidate must have several years previous experience as Sales or Catering Manager. May consider experience as convention service manager, banquet manager or catering administrative assistant. Upbeat personality, strong organizational skills, patience and detailed oriented. Good computer skills, telephone etiquette, oral and written communication skills are required. Must also have extraordinary sense of urgency to complete all catering sales requirements. Four year degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or Marketing preferable. Successful hospitality or sales careers can enhance this, as can professional certifications. Previous convention-related experience, sales experience in hotel or service industry preferred. Searching for a creative and aggressive individual to solicit and target new business. Experience with Social Tables, Excel, INNtelligent CRM, and Ungerboeck are a bonus.

Job Type:

Full-time Minimal hours:

M-F, 8-5.

Success requires 50-60 hours/week. Some evenings & weekends required. Salary/Commission position, based upon experience. Comp package includes base salary with commission; benefits package available. Please include 3 professional references along with Resume. About Epoch Catering Outstanding cuisine, event-planning expertise, impeccable service and unparalleled attention to detail have earned Epoch Catering the reputation as one of the finest social and corporate caterers in Michigan. We are a full-service company serving Metropolitan Detroit for civic, cultural, and charitable events, corporate functions, weddings, religious celebrations and private parties. At Epoch, "full service" applies in every sense of the word. Our talented event planners can help you coordinate all aspects of your event, from distinctive menus to venue selection, service staff, linens, florals, entertainment and transportation. Our qualified professionals are dedicated to creating an event for you that fulfills your vision and even exceeds your expectations. Whether it is a corporate gala, fairy-tale wedding or backyard barbecue, Epoch Catering turns the ordinary into extraordinary.