Special Events Catering Sales Manager

CITY: Universal City STATE: CaliforniaCOUNTRY: USAEssential Functions (Responsibilities):Essential Functions:

The Special Events Catering Sales Manager will proactively market and sell special events at Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park & CityWalk in its entirety to a diversified national market, which includes, but is not limited to, Corporations, Associations, Convention Groups, Hotels, and Destination Management Companies. The Sales Manager is responsible for presenting our unique event opportunities, establishing client relationships, and the creation and finalization of client budgets, proposals and contracts.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

Meet and/or exceed established individual and team revenue goals by maintaining strong profit margin responsibility Identify and increase client base within target markets in assigned territory by proactively soliciting new businessStrengthen and maximize client relationships with superb follow through and customer service as the key priorityIncrease and support product awareness within the market place by consistent client contact (i.e. Familiarization Tours, Industry Meetings, Tradeshow, and Sales Calls.Direct interaction with Event Managers utilizing effective communication and interpersonal skills to assure successful transition of client from sales to event production.Active involvement in the development and execution of annual marketing plans and departmental budgetingProactively pursue and understand our competition and its effect on our success in the marketplace.Develop, guide, present and complete assigned projects through to closure.Commitment and desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility working as a self-motivated and decisive team member by follow through on all administrative duties to ensure seamless event execution.Qualifications/Requirements:Basic Qualifications:Minimum 5 years catering sales experienceFive years industry experience required

Eligibility Requirements:Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through gecareers.com to be considered (note job#: 812236). Willingness to work overtime, and/or on weekends with short noticeMust be willing to work at the station in Universal CityMust be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigationMust be 18 years or olderMust have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United StatesDesired:Theme park industry experience a plusLarge scale event sales experienceCommitment and desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility working as a self-motivated and decisive team member.General:Universal Studios Hollywood is on a mission to thrill. As the world's largest studio and theme park, Universal features cutting edge thrill rides and attractions such as the newly updated, world-renowned, behind-the-scenes Tour, "Revenge of the Mummy - The Ride," "Jurassic Park - The Ride," "Shrek 4-D," "Terminator 2: 3D," and "WaterWorld." Bring your talents here where enormous possibilities await your imagination, drive and passion for providing a premier entertainment experience.Job#812236