Mintahoe Catering & Events has an immediate opening for an experienced Wedding Sales Consultant at our stunning exclusive venue, Nicollet Island Pavilion, in Minneapolis. The Wedding Sales Consultant will work with clients, from prospecting and networking, through initial client contacts and doing what is necessary for our clients to produce a spectacular event experience.

THE COMPANY

Mintahoe is a family owned and locally operated Company. In 1993, we opened our doors with one catering van and a few grills. Today, Mintahoe Catering & Events is the largest pure catering company in Minnesota. With four busy catering divisions and nine signature venues, our talented team proudly caters hundreds of weddings, corporate events, and picnics, totaling more than 5,000 events each year!

You must have a positive “can do” attitude, the background to perform successfully in a busy atmosphere, and the ability to work independently and as a team member with other sales consultants, culinary, management and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

– Grow sales by ensuring inquiries and leads are responded to in an enthusiastic and timely manner

– Seek out new business through networking and prospecting

– Manage individual sales goal development and achieve sales goal targets

– Partner with Operations and Culinary departments to ensure events are correctly prepared for and executed

– Partner with Marketing to develop both short and long range plans that support the brand/product for clients and venues

– Manage event production to include but not limited to; proposal writing, menu development, equipment and logistics, and Caterease data

– Partner with Accounting department to ensure compilation of accurate final billing and the collection of accounts receivables

– Attend and work Mintahoe Catering & Event functions as needed

– Perform other relevant duties as required

Qualifications and Skills

– Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related field

– Minimum five years of selling catering for corporate and social events

– Experience with catering/hospitality software preferred

– Prior experience with achieving sales goals and objectives

– Comprehensive knowledge of on-site and off-site catering and event operations

BENEFITS

Mintahoe Catering & Events offers excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. We also provide paid time off and a 401K with company contribution.