Catering Sales Manager

Hriproperties is hiring a Catering Sales Manager for a full-time role at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown, inviting experienced professionals to lead claim-generating catering efforts in Nashville’s lively downtown district.

The Opportunity

This Catering Sales Manager position places you at the center of group and event business growth for Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown. You will cultivate new accounts, convert inquiries into confirmed bookings, and serve as the primary liaison between clients and on-site service teams. The role suits sales-driven individuals who thrive on building long-term relationships and delivering seamless event outcomes for local and visiting organizers.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and pursue catering leads through outreach, networking, and partnership building with local businesses, planners, and community groups.
• Conduct site tours, assess client needs, and craft customized proposals that highlight banquet and event capacity at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown.
• Negotiate contracts, set menu and package options, and close sales while protecting revenue targets and brand standards.
• Coordinate hand-off of won events to culinary, banquet, and operations colleagues to ensure flawless execution.
• Track pipeline activity, forecast booking volume, and report progress toward monthly and annual catering goals.
• Maintain accurate client records and follow up promptly to foster repeat business and referrals.

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven background in hospitality or catering sales, ideally within a hotel or large event venue setting.
• Strong consultative selling ability paired with clear written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency creating proposals, managing multiple simultaneous deals, and using CRM or property management tools.
• Solid understanding of food-and-beverage operations, menu engineering, and event logistics.
• Self-starter mindset with excellent organization, attention to detail, and customer-service orientation.
• Willingness to work on-site at Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown and occasionally adjust schedule for client meetings or evening functions.

Why Join Hriproperties

Hriproperties is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment where Catering Sales Managers can grow their skills while contributing to memorable guest experiences in the heart of Nashville.

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