SALES MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Well established Los Angeles caterer focused on large-scale experiential event marketing. We
have a strong culture of collaboration with both our clients and team. People who excel in our
company are dependable, enthusiastic and ambitious.
ROLE
Catering Sales & Event Manager
We are looking for a candidate with experience as both a Catering Events Manager, as well as
experience in Event Sales. The ideal candidate is warm and driven. They know how to and can
maintain a sense of urgency with a calm, effortless demeanor.
The role’s hours are irregular, and it is not uncommon to work in a mix of day, night and
weekend settings. Given the nature of Event Sales, being hyper-responsive to clients is critical
to being successful. The role is physically split between our DTLA office, WFH and onsite at our
events which are scattered throughout LA County.
The candidate must be a strong, charismatic leader with meaningful experience managing
people. They have a strong sense of style, and grasp both culinary and event design.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Adhere to a monthly sales plan to create new business
- Lead event meetings when applicable and keep staff informed
- Schedule and execute sales-related activities such as client outreach calls, site visits
and strategic emailing
- Help create marketing materials & sales decks.
- Attend industry-related events to generate new business and stay current with trends
- Plan, coordinate, and execute assigned events from start to finish. Ensure the highest
quality of product and service throughout
- Represent the company at tradeshows and conferences as necessary
- Work closely with other departments to develop solutions and service plans based on
client needs
- Ensure all communication for business is completed promptly
- Meet all tasks, projects, and deadlines as directed
- Collect deposits and payments based on company procedures
- Maintain a professional look and attitude
- Consistently deliver high standards of care to existing customers
- Facilitate the design and delivery of appropriate catering menus by collaborating with
clients, management, and chefs.
Communicate with clients and event planners to prepare and facilitate all aspects of
creative and logistics planning.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
- 2 (minimum) to 4 (preferred) years’ experience with large scale, high budget, premium
quality Event Planning or Catering
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Internet
Research required, TPP a bonus
- Must be flexible, creative problem-solver with a positive demeanor
- Must be self-motivated, organized, with superb attention to detail
- Ability to juggle multiple projects under deadlines, work independently and set
appropriate priorities
- Must be highly Customer Service focused and have evolved interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Discretion and integrity is crucial
- Must be comfortable and productive in fast-paced, high energy, high visibility
environments
- Willing to work weekends, evenings and non-traditional work hours
- Be tough, and competent.
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