What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales & Event Manager position at CATERING BY BARRY LAYNE INC?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Coast Catering is hiring for a Catering Sales & On-Site Event Manager
Job Description:
- Sales Manager will be able to facilitate new catering event business from beginning to end.
- This position requires the generation of new sales and on-site event management for catering company.
- The Sales Manager will possess a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.
- Follow-Up on every potential lead and inquiry to secure new catering business. Respond to client opportunities, issues and concerns with a sense of urgency.
- Maintain a professional image and positive relationship with all vendors and staff.
- Provide overall direction, coordination and ongoing evaluation of event status as event begins, during and ends.
- Attend client walk-thrus, tastings, prepare rental orders, and create professional diagrams and BEOs for all events.
- Develop a close working relationship with the Director of Sales to ensure execution of strategies.
Qualifications and Skills: Catering Sales Experience is a must - no exceptions! * Must show proven negotiating and closing skills.
- Management experience in food and beverage industry or with special events.
- Ability to manage people in a professional and respectful manner.
- Ability and eagerness to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action when problems occur.
- You must be highly organized, creative and efficient in handling of paperwork and organization of tasks on hand.
- Must be able to adapt to constant changes. Must be able to successfully work independently and as a part of a team.
- Must demonstrate a passion for food.
Benefits: Pay is salary plus commission. Paid vacation and sick time. Employer Shared Health Insurance. 401k with 3% employer match.
Salary : $55,000 - $90,000
