Catering Sales Manager

Severin Hotel

Ideally located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the four-diamond Omni Severin Hotel stands as the city's longest running luxury hotel and a beautifully restored piece of the city's history. The hotel elegantly combines the grandeur of the early 1900's with the modern amenities and superior service of today, and offers memorable experiences that are within walking distance to many leisure, business and cultural attractions.

Associates at the Omni Severin Hotel enjoy a safe and nurturing environment where anything is possible to make their career with Omni Hotels a reality. The pride in our associates, the engagement of our guests and the spirit of "Hoosier Hospitality" are just a few examples of why we are the employer of choice in the Indianapolis area. If you are a people pleaser, self motivated, and live to serve others, the Omni Severin Hotel is the hotel for you.

At Omni Severin, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences - from elegant weddings to standout corporate events. As our Catering Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in bringing those events to life by building strong client relationships, curating standout event details, and ensuring every experience reflects the quality and charm our hotel is known for.This role is ideal for someone who's organized, creative, and confident leading the sales process from start to finish. If you're passionate about hospitality and love seeing an event go off without a hitch, we'd love to meet you.

Prospect, sell, and manage both social and corporate catering events

• Negotiate contracts, plan event details, and serve as the main point of contact for your clients

• Draft clear Banquet Event Orders and coordinate with internal departments to ensure flawless execution

• Partner with vendors (A/V, florals, entertainment, etc.) to elevate the guest experience

• Ensure all events meet revenue goals, food & beverage minimums, and cancellation terms

• Maintain and grow your pipeline in Salesforce FDC, focusing on repeat business and new prospects

• Be on-site for key moments during events, providing support and maintaining a strong client presence

• Stay up to date on market trends and opportunities in the social and corporate event space

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, events, or sales

• Strong communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal

• A detail-oriented, organized approach to managing multiple priorities

• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays when needed

• Bonus: Experience with Opera or Delphi FDC

• Bonus: Background working with citywide groups or large-scale events

Why You'll Love It Here:

• A beautiful, historic hotel in the heart of downtown Indianapolis

• Free meals during your shift + complimentary parking

• Strong benefits, competitive pay, and hotel discounts across the Omni brand

• A supportive, tight-knit team where your ideas and creativity are valued

• The chance to bring unique events to life and grow your career in the process

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.