Catering Sales Specialist — Events & Proposals

Main Event Caterers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Free lunch provided Mon-Fri

Job summary

Main Event Caterers in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Sales Associate to support our sales team in driving revenue and coordinating flawless event execution.

You will prospect leads, gather event requirements, present proposals and contracts, and coordinate with other departments for successful planning, including evenings and weekends. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify catering leads.
• Coordinate with clients to gather event requirements, preferences, and budgets.
• Prepare and present proposals, menus, and contracts to clients.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure successful event planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate client records, contracts, and event details.
• Coordinate on-site at events, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Assist in post-event activities, including feedback collection and client follow-up.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Catering sales

Hospitality

Event planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Main Event Caterers in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Sales Associate to support our sales team in driving revenue and coordinating flawless event execution.

You will prospect leads, gather event requirements, present proposals and contracts, and coordinate with other departments for successful planning, including evenings and weekends. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred, with strong communication and MS Office skills.