What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Catering Sales Representative position at O'Neill's Inflight Catering?
Join Our Team as an Experienced Catering Sales Representative!
Are you an ambitious and dynamic event catering sales professional with a proven track record of success? Do you already have a book of business and want to take your career to the next level? We want to hear from YOU!
About Us: We’re a premier luxury catering company serving the elite for 25 years in private flight, sports, entertainment and high-end event catering. We specialize in creating unforgettable events with exceptional food and service. From private jets for movie stars, tech giants, professional sports teams to conferences, corporate galas to intimate weddings and high-end social gatherings, our reputation as one of the top caterers in the U.S. and as a nationally known brand in delivering top-notch experiences makes us the premier brand in the industry. With a growing client base and a reputation for excellence, we’re expanding our sales team to bring in a driven, experienced individual who thrives on their expertise, network and as an industry super connector, has made a career of building relationships and closing high-value deals.
The Role: As an Event Catering Sales Representative, you will leverage your existing book of business to secure new clients, expand our market presence, and drive revenue growth. You’ll work closely with our talented culinary team in our four culinary centers to ensure every event is executed flawlessly while managing the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to closing, design, service and follow-through. This is an IDEAL ROLE for the sales professional who's ready to elevate and super charge their career and future!!
What We Offer:
- Competitive Base Salary High Earning Potential: Your experience and success are not only values, but treasured. Our generous commission structure is designed to reward top performers with significant earning potential and a six-figure income is easily attainable for the experienced professional.
- Established Client Base: Bring your book of business and hit the ground running with immediate opportunities to close deals.
- Flexible, Supportive Environment: Work with a passionate team who applauds and supports your success. You’ll have the flexibility and full autonomy to work independently while having access to all the resources and our 25-year success track record, and everything you need to succeed.
- Career Growth: As our business continues to grow, so will your opportunities to expand your role and increase earnings.
- Incentives and Bonuses: Beyond commissions, we offer performance-based incentives and annual bonuses to reward your achievements.
- Work-Life Balance: We understand the demands of the catering industry and offer flexibility to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven Success: We're looking for driven professionals who are serious about their success! You have a demonstrated history of consistently exceeding sales targets in the catering, events and hospitality industry.
- Book of Business: You come with an established network and a book of business—clients you’ve worked with in the past who trust you and want to work with you again.
- Highly Motivated & Results-Oriented: You are driven by results, love making deals, networking, finding the super connectors in our space and closing deals, and have the tenacity to go after new business while nurturing existing relationships.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: You’re a strong communicator with the ability to negotiate and sell our elite catering services in a compelling way to prospective clients.
- Detail-Oriented & Organized: You have a keen eye for detail and are skilled at managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create, develop and maintain strong positive relationships with existing and new clients.
- You're a super connector, influencer and Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Work closely and authentically with clients to understand their needs and create tailored event proposals.
- Driven to maximize the full sales cycle: from initial contact to contract signing.
- Collaborate with the event planning and kitchen teams to ensure successful event execution.
- Achieve and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets with confidence, swagger, positivity and passion!
Why Join Us?
- Work for a company that treasures your expertise and offers the support to take your career further.
- Join a nationally respected, fast-growing team in competitive and thriving markets.
- Enjoy unlimited earning potential while working in a positive, results-driven environment.
Ready to realize your FULL POTENTIAL and take the next step in your catering sales career?
If you’re an engaging, confident, motivated and experienced sales professional with a passion for events and a proven sales record, we want you on our team!
Share your resume and portfolio, and let's talk about how you can reach career goals you never thought possible with the best catering and event organization in the business!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,000