Catering Sales Manager - Outdoor Catering ACCOR

As Catering Sales Manager - Outdoor Catering is responsible for driving revenue through the acquisition, planning, and execution of off-site catering events. This role involves developing client relationships, creating customized catering proposals, coordinating with operations and culinary teams, and ensuring seamless event delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.

The Mission: To significantly increase the hotel's market share and profitability in the highly competitive Outdoor Catering segment through aggressive sales strategies, new account acquisition, and impeccable data management.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities:

New Business Acquisition, proactively identify, target, and secure high value outdoor catering opportunities.

Including:

Large-scale corporate functions, gala dinners, and product launches.

High-end private events, weddings, and social gatherings.

Government and VIP events, leveraging a strong local network.

Leisure events such as Yachts, Musical events/ Shows and Exhibitions.

School Accounts.

Client Relationship Management: Cultivate and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers, event management agencies, and high-value corporate accounts to ensure repeat business.

Strategic Sales: Develop and execute creative sales and marketing plans tailored to increase our presence and visibility in the off-site catering market.

Operational Liaison: Serve as the critical link between the client, and the Operations team to ensure flawless execution of every event, maintaining the 5-star Pullman standard at all times.

Financial Performance: Achieve and exceed aggressive individual and departmental revenue and profitability targets.

Your experience and skills include:

Minimum 5 years of dedicated sales experience in high-end/luxury outdoor catering or banqueting sales, preferably within the Dubai 5-star hotel sector.

Networking: Proven track record with a strong, active portfolio of key accounts and relationships within the Dubai or UAE events and corporate market.

Sales Acumen: Expert negotiation, presentation, and closing skills. Must be a self-starter with a hunter mentality.

Attributes: Exceptional organizational skills, immaculate professional appearance, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.