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Role: Catering Sales Manager - Riverview Inn & Suites | Ascend Hotel Collection - Rockford, Illinois
Build Relationships. Bring Business. Make an Impact.
Riverview Inn & Suites is looking for a high-energy, entrepreneurial Catering Sales Manager to lead the growth of our catering, wedding, banquet, social, and corporate event business.
This is an opportunity for a top sales professional who knows how to create business—not simply respond to it. We are looking for someone who is energized by prospecting, building relationships, developing partnerships, and turning opportunities into revenue.
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A Leadership Team That Believes in You
You will join a supportive, collaborative leadership team that values initiative, welcomes new ideas, and is committed to your success. You will have the freedom to build relationships and pursue opportunities, with a leadership team behind you to help turn ideas into results.
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What You’ll Do:
You will be responsible for growing event and catering revenue by:
- Building and expanding a strong local sales network.
- Creating new business through proactive prospecting and relationship development.
- Growing wedding, social, corporate, group, and banquet business.
- Developing strategic partnerships throughout the Rockford community.
- Creating compelling client experiences that drive conversion and repeat business.
- Maximizing revenue through creative sales strategies and upselling opportunities.
- Partnering with hotel operations to ensure the experience delivered exceeds expectations.
- Representing Riverview as a leading destination for meetings, celebrations, and events.
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Who You Are:Â
We are looking for a relationship builder, revenue generator, and hospitality-minded sales professional who:
- Is passionate about winning business.
- Brings energy, confidence, and creativity to sales.
- Has a strong network or the ability to build one.
- Takes ownership and follows through.
- Thinks strategically while staying focused on results.
- Loves creating memorable experiences.
- Wants leadership that will support, challenge, and celebrate their success.
Hotel catering, event, banquet, wedding, or hospitality sales experience is required!
United Service Companies is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment extends beyond preventing discrimination and harassment; it’s about creating an environment where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. We believe in the power of our people, the ideas they bring, and what we can accomplish together.Â
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all state & federal requirements, it is the policy of United Service Companies to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. United Service Companies also provides reasonable accommodations as required under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) for limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Recruitment Team 813-425-1985.
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