Catering Sales Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus commission

Healthcare

Paid time off

Job summary

Salata Salad Kitchen is looking for a Catering Sales Manager in Charlotte, NC, who will be responsible for building business relationships and executing catering orders. This position requires excellent communication skills and experience in sales, focusing on both individual client relationships and overall business strategy. Benefits include a salary with a commission of 5% on sales, healthcare, and vacation time. This is a unique opportunity to shape and build your own team in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering sales or related field.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data.

Responsibilities

• Source new clients and generate new business.
• Ensure production and execution of catering orders each day.
• Visit potential clients and present products.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales generation

Client relationship management

Job description

Salata Salad Kitchen is an exciting concept where our menu is fully customizable, so you can Salad Like You Feel! We currently have two Charlotte area locations open (Uptown and Rea Farms) and are actively working on several more! We are seeking a dynamic and confident Catering Sales Manager who can prepare and execute daily catering orders, build off-premise sales and work with the stores to coordinate excellent quality and service

Catering Manager Responsibilities

• Source new clients and generate new business
• Ensure production and execution of catering orders each day
• Visit future guests including office centers, hotels, and other meeting planners to present our products and gain interest
• Establish strong relationships in the trade area to ensure repeat orders and referrals
• Negotiate proposals/ draft invoices
• Help select and train Catering leads and work with third party Delivery Partners
• Effectively communicate with the General Manager to ensure supplies are on-hand, orders are prepared and executed at the highest standard, and deliveries are on time
• Track and analyze sales, customer base, and potential new revenue sources

Catering Manager Requirements

• Generally, Monday through Friday with exception of special events and local community meetings
• Daily, weekly communication with Director and General Manager to create and implement strategies for sales building
• Recruit, hire and train Catering Leads as business dictates
• Evaluate catering team and share feedback and opportunity for improvement with owners
• Excellent communication skills with both customers and the Leadership team

Catering Manager Benefits

• Salary plus 5% of all commissioned sales (could be $10-15K annually)
• Healthcare
• PTO/ vacation
• Great opportunity to Build Your Own Team!