What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Representative (commission-based position) position at The Peach Cobbler Factory of Citrus Park?
Overview:
Would you like to be a part of the fastest growing dessert franchise in the nation? The Peach Cobbler Factory of Citrus Park is expanding by providing food and dessert catering to our local community. We are looking for an experienced Catering Sales Representative to join our team and help take us to the next level in the catering business.
About the Role:
The Catering Sales Representative should have a track record of restaurant catering sales and servicing, and be able to effectively handle contracting, planning, and coordinating special events while assuring the highest level of customer service. The ideal candidate should also be a self-reliant, high-energy catering professional who can identify, target, solicit and create relationships to book and detail business for the shop. This position directly solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques- as well as handling incoming inquiries, and the ability to handle multiple segments and business types is essential.
- Location: Citrus Park FL (remote and on-site)
- Compensation: Commission based pay
How You Contribute:
- Actively prospect/solicit/qualify and close and detail catering business
- Negotiate food and beverage rates - within approved booking guidelines
- Accurately produce and/or review all catering contracts
- Acts as the liaison between client and operating departments to ensure a successful event and to generate repeat business
Requirements:
- Proven track record of restaurant catering sales experience
- Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Goal oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
- Experience: Catering Sales: 2 years (preferred)