What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales & Event Manager position at CATERING BY BARRY LAYNE INC?
Upscale caterer in North County seeking full time sales and event manager.
Job Description:
Job Description:
- Sales Manager will be able to facilitate new event business and carry-out business from beginning to end.
- This position requires the generation of new sales and on-site event management for catering company.
- The Sales Manager will possess a love for special event management, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.
- Follow-Up on every potential lead and inquiry to secure new catering business. Respond to client opportunities, issues and concerns with a sense of urgency.
- Maintain a professional image and positive relationship with all vendors and staff.
- Provide overall direction, coordination and ongoing evaluation of event status as event begins, during and ends.
- Attend client walk-thrus, tastings, prepare rental orders, and create professional diagrams and BEOs for all events.
- Develop a close working relationship with the Director of Sales to ensure execution of strategies.
Qualifications and Skills: Catering Sales Experience is a must - no exceptions! * Must show proven negotiating and closing skills.
- Management experience in food and beverage industry or with special events.
- Ability to manage people in a professional and respectful manner.
- Ability and eagerness to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action when problems occur.
- You must be highly organized, creative and efficient in handling of paperwork and organization of tasks on hand.
- Must be able to adapt to constant changes. Must be able to successfully work independently and as a part of a team.
- Must demonstrate a passion for food.
Benefits: Pay is salary plus commission and gratuities. Paid vacation and sick time. Cost Sharing Health Insurance. 401k with 3% match.
Projected Income: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year (base salary, commissions & gratuities combined)
Schedule:
- Monday – flex day (remote)
- Tuesday to Friday – in office
- Weekends* – events throughout San Diego County * Must be available for events on weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission, Gratuity
- Please submit your resume for consideration.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000