Sales Manager, Social Catering Events (2+ yrs events exp. req.)

Job Description

Sales Manager, Social Catering Events (events exp. req.)
Location: near Vista, CA
Salary: $70,000 + Quarterly Uncapped Commission + Great Work Perks!
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/match, Holidays, PTO, Discounts/Freebies (too many to list!)
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm; some evening/weekend flexibility required
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance negotiable

Sales Manager, Social Catering Events (events exp. req.) Description

Our client is looking for a Sales Manager to add to their team near Vista, CA. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will be responsible for solution-based sales, with a focus on social catered events, while providing exceptional customer service through relationship development and strategic account development. Our client is looking for someone with at least two (2) years of experience with private catered events, in either sales or on the execution side. To be successful in the role, you must possess genuine interest in taking care of the customer and their guests, in addition to being adaptable, detail-oriented, and a team player with some flexibility in schedule due to the nature of the sales/events business. This is a great opportunity to join an exceptional team, at an exquisite venue, who supports their employees in professional growth and values a work/life balance!

Sales Manager, Social Catering Events (events exp. req.) Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed quarterly booking goals to achieve budgeted sales revenue and profitability
• Contribute to the growth of department with a specialization in social catered events
• Maintain accurate sales records, database, reports and forecast
• Prospect, research and solicit new accounts and nurture existing accounts
• Prepare correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance
• Conduct site inspections, lead client visits, actively entertain, and interact with customers
• Provide exceptional customer service; show commitment and creativity to exceed expectations
• Assist with menus, room set up, parking, and other essential event activities as needed
• Participate in strategy/forecast meetings, team brainstorming sessions, staff meetings
• Participate and present at trade shows, sales calls and networking events
• Communicate all account/event information to appropriate departments
• Maintain positive internal relations in a supportive, team-oriented environment

Sales Manager, Social Catering Events (events exp. req.) Qualifications

• 2+ years of private catered events experience required
• Event management software (used for BEOs, diagrams, etc.) experience required
• Schedule flexibility required

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have flexibility in your schedule to work hours outside of 9a-5p Monday-Friday if needed?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• private catered events: 2 years (Required)
• sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• event management software (BEOs, diagrams, etc.): 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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