We’re on the lookout for a motivated and personable Catering Sales Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be a driving force behind building strong client relationships and securing catering opportunities that make our services successful. Your enthusiasm for sales, combined with your knack for communication and business development, will help us grow our catering services and deliver outstanding experiences to our clients. If you thrive in a lively environment and love turning ideas into successful events, this could be the perfect fit for you!
Duties
- Engage with prospective clients through warm calling and outreach to identify their catering needs and introduce our offerings.
- Develop and nurture relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure mutually beneficial agreements while meeting sales targets.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional strategies that highlight our catering services across various channels.
- Manage accounts using CRM tools like Salesforce to track interactions, follow-ups, and sales progress.
- Assist in planning and coordinating event details by liaising with clients, culinary teams, and event staff to ensure seamless execution.
- Perform hands-on lead role on day of event, assisting in managing staff and coordinating details of food and service throughout.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead in the industry.
Experience
- Proven experience in B2B (business-to-business) sales, preferably within hospitality, food service, or event management sectors.
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of closing deals effectively.
- Familiarity with marketing strategies and technology sales tools such as Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of engaging diverse audiences globally.
- Demonstrated ability in business development, account management, and technical sales environments.
- Experience in leadership roles or team collaboration is a plus, showing your ability to motivate and guide others.
- Analytical mindset with good analysis skills to assess client needs, market data, and sales performance.
Join us as a Catering Sales Associate where your energy, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills will help elevate our catering services while providing exceptional value to our clients!
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
