Catering Business Development Manager
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Catering Business Development Manager ACCOR
Job Description
Business Development
- Identify and target potential clients, including corporate clients, event organizers, and private customers.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and expand the customer base.
- Research market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business.
- Conduct client meetings, presentations, and tastings to showcase catering services.
- Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction throughout the sales cycle.
Sales and Marketing
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional campaigns and marketing materials.
- Attend networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences to generate leads.
- Prepare and deliver proposals, contracts, and presentations to prospective clients.
Operational Coordination
- Work closely with the catering team to ensure seamless execution of events.
- Provide client requirements and feedback to the operations team for effective service delivery.
- Monitor the quality of catering services to maintain high standards.
Reporting and Analysis
- Track sales performance and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Analyze key metrics and adjust strategies to optimize results.
- Develop and manage budgets related to business development activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or the catering/hospitality industry.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- High level of creativity and attention to detail.
- Team player with leadership potential.
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- Catering Business Development Manager