Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid/Flexible)
Southern Cadence Cuisine is an award-winning luxury catering and event company specializing in unforgettable culinary experiences. We provide exceptional catering, private chef services, corporate events, weddings, social celebrations, and full-service event production throughout the Greater Houston area.
We're looking for a driven, well-connected hospitality sales professional who thrives on building relationships and closing high-value events.
The Catering Sales Executive is responsible for generating new catering business through networking, prospecting, referrals, venue partnerships, and relationship management.
This is an independent, commission-only position designed for experienced hospitality sales professionals who are confident in developing their own pipeline while representing a premium luxury brand.
- Generate qualified leads for corporate catering, weddings, galas, nonprofit events, private dinners, and social celebrations.
- Build relationships with event planners, venue managers, executive assistants, HR professionals, and community organizations.
- Attend networking events and represent Southern Cadence Cuisine professionally.
- Conduct sales calls and client consultations.
- Prepare proposals and collaborate with our culinary and operations teams to develop customized event experiences.
- Follow up with leads promptly and maintain consistent communication throughout the sales process.
- Meet monthly and quarterly sales goals.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects and sales activity within our CRM.
- Serve as a brand ambassador for Southern Cadence Cuisine.
- Minimum 3 years of hospitality or catering sales experience (required).
- Proven history of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
- Existing network within the Houston hospitality or corporate event market is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Professional appearance and polished presentation.
- Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Reliable transportation for client meetings and networking events.
Experience selling:
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Luxury catering
- Event venues
- Hotels
- Country clubs
- Wedding services
- Corporate event services
- Hospitality management
- Destination management companies (DMCs)
This is a 100% commission-based position.
Commission includes:
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Competitive percentage on booked and completed events
- Unlimited earning potential
- Performance bonuses available for top producers
- Additional incentives for developing long-term venue and corporate partnerships
(Commission structure will be discussed during the interview process.)
The ideal candidate is someone who:
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Loves meeting people and creating lasting relationships.
- Is energized by networking and business development.
- Understands luxury hospitality and exceptional customer service.
- Has a passion for food, entertaining, and creating memorable events.
- Takes ownership of their success and enjoys the freedom of an entrepreneurial sales role.
- Represent one of Houston's premier luxury catering companies.
- Flexible schedule and autonomy.
- Support from an experienced culinary and event production team.
- Opportunity to build a substantial income with no earning cap.
- Be part of creating unforgettable experiences for clients across Houston.
