CATERING SALES ADMIN

Overview Salary Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 Base+Commission/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Description Description: Assist the Sales Manager in the execution and management of events and sales Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a master multitasker with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving. This individual should be capable of assisting management and all visitors to the company by handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and email, and maintaining a helpful presence in the workplace. Proficiency in computers and various software applications, including Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is essential. Familiarity with ZOHO (CRM) and CaterTrax/Caterease (Catering Software) is a plus. The assistant should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others and be willing to embrace new systems and projects. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in Catering. Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 annually (Compensation includes hourly base pay plus commission.) Schedule: 5 days a week, but it may change depending on the volume and time of year. Additional workdays may be used for Training, Captaining, and other Company needs. Weekends and evenings as requested. Primary Responsibilities Assist in writing all event folders. Communicate and execute Final details with clients Send final event invoices to all captains in preparation for event execution Create thorough event timelines and banquet equipment orders Filter communications regarding questions and answers related to events for the captains. Review of captains' questions with the Sales Team. Create layouts for on-premises events and off-premises if needed. Conduct on-site venue and schedule on-site tastings for social/ wedding/ corporate events before booking Conduct client site inspection to review details and create layouts and logistics Input basic catering orders. Revise catering orders as necessary. Call and manage off-premises rentals for events as needed. Prepare meeting spaces for the Sales Account Manager. Receive and assist with inputting payments. Contact clients regarding deposits and special requests as directed by the Sales Account Manager. Engage in cold calling to reach new and existing clients as needed. Attend day of events to ensure and further the guest experience. Manage multiple projects with the ability to shift priorities in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for a minimum of 1 of our Chamber of Commerce. Additional Duties Follow procedures for checking equipment and food for all deliveries as requested. Maintain a thorough understanding of the driver's board, timelines, and warehouse operations. Direct any questions or concerns to management to ensure event accuracy. It's always better to ask than to assume. Be mindful of time and inform management proactively before issues arise. Communicate with the Sales Account Manager about any broken items, including vans and dishes, that need replacement or that require washing. Interact with customers over the phone, in person, and during walk-ins or appointments. Assist with tastings. Participate in weekly and daily meetings with the Sales Account Manager. Double-check that all pulls are correct for event orders as requested by the Sales Account Manager. Take care of company property as if it were your own. Assist the President and General Manager with special requests as warranted. Qualifications The ideal candidate is a master multitasker with excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This position requires a high level of attention to detail and problem-solving. This individual should be capable of assisting management and all visitors to the company by handling office tasks, providing polite and professional assistance via phone, mail, and email, and maintaining a helpful presence in the workplace. Proficiency in computers and various software applications, including Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Outlook, and PowerPoint, is essential. Familiarity with ZOHO (CRM) and CaterTrax/Caterease (Catering Software) is a plus. The assistant should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others and be willing to embrace new systems and projects. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in Catering. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randy Peters Catering & Event Center