Catering Sales Assistant (Washington)

Job Summary

W. Millar & Co. Catering, DC's premiere corporate catering firm, exclusively serving the downtown DC market, is seeking an individual with a hospitality and customer service focused mind set to join our sales team as a Corporate Catering Sales Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess strong work ethic and a passion for delivering exceptional service. This role involves executing all aspects of catering sales, administrative tasks, business development, and strengthening client relationships to ensure successful events that meet our high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Answering phones
• Processing orders
• Assisting clients
• Creating proposals and menus
• Coordinating events
• Maintaining and strengthening client relationships
• Sales outreach to obtain new clients

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service experience a must, catering or event experience preferred
• Self-starter and small business mindset required
• Ability to multitask and problem solve
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will take initiative in finding ways to add value to the organization
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating new leads & business, which they'll be compensated for
• There will be occasional instances where we need all hands on deck, including working outside of standard position and normal business hours; willingness to lock arms with other departments to help ensure overall success on busy days is vital

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Pay: $48,000-$55,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Hospitality or direct catering experience: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20005 (Required)

Join our team as a Corporate Catering Sales Assistant where your expertise will contribute significantly to our success in delivering outstanding catering experiences!