Catering Sales Representative

Elephants Delicatessen; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Elephants Delicatessen in Portland, Oregon, is hiring a Catering Sales Representative to join our team. We train the right person with a positive attitude and a passion for hospitality to grow with us.

You’ll engage with clients, coordinate menus, and help plan events from small office lunches to weddings, delivering the delicious food and hospitality Elephants is known for.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven reliability in meeting goals and objectives.
• Comfortable using common office software and learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Be the friendly voice for customers planning catering orders and events.
• Help customers choose food and catering options for occasions.
• Respond to calls, emails, and online catering inquiries.
• Build relationships and convert inquiries into catering opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, coordinate orders, and follow up to ensure detail is covered.
• Collaborate with catering and culinary teams to deliver an outstanding experience.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organized

Goal orientation

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Classification

Non Exempt

Reports to

Catering Sales Manager

Catering Sales Representative

Elephants Delicatessen | Portland, Oregon

Love Food? Love People? Let’s Talk!

Are you outgoing, organized, and genuinely enjoy making people happy? Do you love great food and the excitement of bringing an event to life?

Elephants Delicatessen is looking for a Catering Sales Representative to join our team, and we're happy to train the right person!

You don't need to be a catering expert to succeed here. If you have a positive attitude, enjoy talking with people, and are eager to learn, we'll teach you the rest!

From office lunches and celebrations to weddings and special events, you'll help customers create memorable experiences with the delicious food and exceptional hospitality Elephants is known for.

What You'll Do

• Be a friendly, enthusiastic voice for customers planning their catering orders and special events.
• Help customers choose the perfect food and catering options for their occasions.
• Respond to incoming calls, emails, and online catering inquiries.
• Build relationships with customers and turn inquiries into exciting catering opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, coordinate orders, and follow up to make sure every detail is covered.
• Work closely with our talented catering and culinary teams to deliver an outstanding experience.
• Stay organized, manage your schedule, and help achieve team sales goals.
• Bring fresh ideas, positive energy, and a genuine passion for hospitality!

What We're Looking For

We're looking for personality, enthusiasm, and potential!

• You enjoy talking with people and building relationships.
• You're friendly, dependable, and a great communicator.
• You're organized and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
• You enjoy working toward goals and celebrating team successes.
• You're comfortable using computers and willing to learn new software.
• You have a passion for food, hospitality, or creating great customer experiences.

Sales or catering experience is a plus, but not required. We will train the right person!

Experience in restaurants, retail, hospitality, customer service, or event planning can be a great foundation for this role.

Why Join Elephants?

At Elephants Delicatessen, we're passionate about great food, genuine hospitality, and the people who make it all happen.

You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Learn the exciting world of catering and event sales.
• Develop valuable sales and customer relationship skills.
• Work alongside a supportive, food-loving team.
• Join a well-known Portland hospitality brand.
• Grow your skills and build a career in hospitality.

Schedule

Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week.

Tuesday–Saturday | Generally 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

This is an on-site position with some scheduling flexibility based on business needs

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you love food, enjoy connecting with people, and want to learn something new, we’d love to meet you!

Bring your personality, your enthusiasm, and your willingness to learn. We'll bring the training!

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position typically scheduled for 40 hours per week. The required schedule is Tuesday‑Saturday, with work during general office hours (9 am to 5 pm). Some flexibility with specific start/stop times may be available. This position is required to work on site and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Work Environment

• Includes working in a typical office setting
• Typically maintains a moderate noise level
• Working with exposure to dust, mold, gluten, fragrances, and other fumes and airborne particles, fresh fruits, vegetables, houseplants, and flowers
• Working in proximity to and using common commercial cleaning agents

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Documented success in completion of goals and objectives
• Computer competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elephants Delicatessen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees.