What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Assistant position at Windows Catering Company?
Do you have a passion for the event industry? Are you looking for a fun, creative, dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment? If so, come join our team! Windows Catering is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to help support our sales operations.
As a Catering Sales Assistant, you will be working with Senior Event Designers in revenue generating and administrative responsibilities. Day-to-day responsibilities may change based on support needs, off-premise event schedules and project based work. This is a great opportunity to be exposed to awesome events at unique venues!
What Will You Be Doing?
- Handle and process orders including follow-up and billing
- Assist with office organization including filing and managing Sr. Event Planner’s calendar
- Operations meeting preparation to ensure timely, complete, and accurate information is communicated to each department manager in advance
- Respond to inquiries with detailed information gathering and ensuring timely follow up
- Proposal drafting and menu creation and event designing with routine revisions of outstanding proposals and follow-up with clients
- Assist with billing and post-event follow-up with client, outside vendors and captains
- Assist with marketing efforts including mailings and helping to develop of hot prospective client lists
- Assist in managing deposits and AR collections
- Assist in updating Outstanding and other reporting requirements
- Attend events and provide on-site support
- Track inventory levels of marketing materials
- Customer service, post-event follow-up phone calls, thank you notes
- Inquiry follow-up
- Facilitate Operations meetings
- Performs all duties as assigned.
What are we looking for in your resume?
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (2 Years Preferred)
- Proven work experience as an Administrative or Sales Assistant
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g., scanners/printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Customer service attitude
- High school degree: additional certification in Office Management is a plus
Benefits We Offer:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Free lunch daily!
Your Anticipated Work Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alexandria, VA 22312: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $26