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CATERING SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER
Are you looking for an opportunity to create and sell corporate and business catering? Aspen Catering is looking for you! We’ve been serving the entire Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex since 1997 and offer a casual environment, proven superior customer service, abundant repeat and new business and are looking for an experience catering sales manager to join our team.
Job Overview
- Sell offsite caterings for corporations and businesses by managing inquiries from existing and past client, prospects and market research.
- Provide quality customer service to all assigned prospects, clients, vendors, and staff.
Responsibilities
- Respond to customer inquiries promptly to secure group reservations.
- Maintain a fresh knowledge of market trends and competition
- Recommend menu selections, set-ups and other catering services to prospects and clients
- Complete weekly productivity reports.
- Recommend menu selections, set-ups and other catering services to prospects and clients
- Generate and provide accurate Sales Quotes/Orders for events/orders and communicate them quickly
- Prepare Sales Quotes/Orders, necessary Agreements for all catering requests using established timelines.
- Document all specified details concerning Sales Orders, delivery time, company contact, and any dietary requirements or other details regarding sales orders.
- Confirm and communicate deposit and billing arrangements with clients
- Arrange for all related amenities with approved outside vendors negotiating for best price for clients.
- Communicate with Management and catering operations staff Sales Order details which may include: room set up and other event services to ensure the orders are executed succesfully.
Compensation:
Base salary starting at $40,000 plus commission, paid vacation and personal time off based on tenure, bonuses, and some remote work is possible.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 3-5 years of previous catering sales or food service-related special event experience in a catering environment with proven expertise in selling and up-selling social and corporate events.
- Basic Education Requirement - Associate degree
- Possess a strong knowledge of catering operations including food, beverage, wine and spirits and catering service options.
- Experience in a position that required constant multi-tasking with shifting priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to generate catering quotes, contracts, sales orders and other necessary paperwork
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook and other traditional office software
- Excellent oral and written communications demonstrating strong interpersonal skills. Effectively communicate with prospect, clients, employees and outside vendors.
- Proven strong problem-solving skills; adaptable and can think on your feet
- Ability to stand longer periods of time, when necessary, in order to successfully perform essential job functions.
- Able to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays, when needed
Required: Valid Texas Driver’s License; Automobile Insurance; Food Manager/Handler’s permit upon hiring
Job Types: Full-time, Commission
Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $55,000