Catering Inside Sales Associate - Little Neck Queens NY

Position & Perks

When you join our team as a Catering Coordinator, you join in our belief that food should not only taste good, but also be good for you.

As a Catering Coordinator, you will be a part of something special where you will have the opportunity to connect with our amazing customers, impact our growing business, and most importantly serve our local communities.

Come make a difference with Panera as a Catering Coordinator today!

Panera Perks Enjoy the good stuff!

The health and well-being of our associates is a high priority at Panera Bread. We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our associates, based on eligibility and availability.

We believe these are key components of our associates' Total Rewards and employment experience.

• Competitive Pay $16.00 - $17.00 per hour plusTips
• Health Care Benefits based on eligibility
• Flexible Hours
• Extensive Training
• Meal Discounts
• Real Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• During approved calling hours, targets lapsed group / catering accounts to help reengage clients and secure orders for the assigned locations.
• Ensures integrity of sales and client data by documenting information in Salesforce on a daily basis (outside of calling hours).
• Achieves business revenue goals by building and maintaining excellent client relationships through cold-calling, in-person meetings, and cultivating client database.
• Ensure quality services and operations by building trustful and positive relationships with Management Team, Catering Sales Team, and Panera Team Members through periodic café visits and / or meetings.
• Accountable for client satisfaction by ensuring Panera Bread service standards are met and clients’ needs and / or concerns are responded to in courteous and timely manner
• Generates accurate catering proposals for clients, ensuring that the catering offer matches the profile of the request in terms of product selection and budget.
• Work closely with and support the Regional Catering Sales Manager if required, in terms of fielding inquires in their absence or taking messages.
• May generate new clients through referrals.
• Attends all weekly, monthly, and / or quarterly Catering Sales Team meetings to ensure proper communication and proactive planning occurs.
• Operate in accordance with Panera Bread’s values, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• Excellent phone presence, etiquette and professionalism; enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Tact, superior communication skills, and ability to work effectively with all levels within and outside the organization.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with an attention to detail and follow-up.
• Resourceful with good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Self-starter with a strong results orientation.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and car.
• Ability to communicate efficiently.
• Reading, writing, and basic math skills required.
• Excellent guest service skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work occasional weekends is required.
30+ days ago