Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends (thus beyond the norm of Mon-Friday 8-5) to

execute food and beverage event functions.
Advertised Salary $44,449 - $52,500 (Commensurate with Experience) Posting Date 10/16/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Sales Professional I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications

• Preference given to those with hotel or conference center sales and/or meeting planning experience.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for driving food and beverage sales through both on-site and off-site catering while managing the full lifecycle of sales and events at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel and across campus venues. With primary responsibility for account management, proactive prospecting, lead communication, and seamless event execution, the Catering Sales Professional generates new revenue opportunities, maximizes existing relationships, and strengthens the Georgia Center's market presence. The role demonstrates expertise in the sale, coordination, and delivery of catering services, overseeing every stage from prospecting and proposal development to implementation and follow-up, while collaborating closely with Culinary and Service teams to ensure consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Bachelor's degree with significant and relevant experience.
• Food and beverage managerial experience
• Experience in program coordination and event execution.
• Strong communication skills, including both oral (in person and phone) and written, and public presentations.
• Possess organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while documenting client communication.
• Ability to successfully meet the public and create a favorable impression of the Georgia Center; excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, within departmental guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate a strong work ethic and support a positive work environment.
• Proficient in use of Windows Office Suite; internet research skills needed.
• Ability to review basic financial reports, invoices, bills, and statements to help determine appropriate space holds and deposit requirements.
• Data management experience.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends (thus beyond the norm of Mon-Friday 8-5) to execute food and beverage event functions.

Physical Demands

• Lift materials up to 30 lbs.
• Sit for long periods.
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends (thus beyond the norm of Mon-Friday 8-5) to support organizational activities.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop sales strategies and actively develop relationships with prospective clients through identification, prospecting, phone calls, visits, and other contacts, thus developing new business opportunities for the Georgia Center. Occasionally provide phone coverage during the primary answerers' absences.
• Represent the Georgia Center during sales blitzes and local shows as we prospect for opportunities to increase our food and beverage business.
• Prospect on-campus clients through sales visits and one-on-one meetings.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Research on-going Campus prospecting and pre-qualification projects.
• Work includes data entry and researching campus off site catering available facilities.
• Create client records, utilizing the Georgia Center's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System, Property Management System (PMS), and Facility Management Systems.
• Sell meeting space and services by managing accounts, conducting site inspections, and soliciting/generating business.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare sales and catering proposals, agreements, and reports while maintaining well-organized documentation and reports, in compliance with departmental guidelines.
• Schedule and inspect property resources for site inspections.
• Manage and execute the implementation of food and beverage events and provide on-site support

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to further food and beverage success in soliciting group business. Main duties include communicating with clients and prospects via phone, e-mail and in-person; researching availability of facilities; data entry, and researching potential customers and/or events.

Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Leta Salazar Recruitment Contact Email leta.salazar@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this job opportunity at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education and Hotel?
   • UGA Jobs
   • Georgia Center Employment Page
   • Georgia Center Talent Recruitment Brochure
   • Insidehighered.com
   • Indeed
   • hCareers
   • LinkedIn
   • Facebook
   • Department of Labor
   • Goodwill
   • From a current UGA employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents