Corporate Catering Event Producer

Employbridge; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate events management company is seeking an individual to drive sales and manage the execution of corporate events. You will be responsible for converting inquiries into booked events, creating detailed event proposals, and nurturing client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in sales and event production, with a proactive approach to generating leads and managing logistics for smooth event execution. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience selling and producing corporate events.
• Strong understanding of menu planning, service flow, and equipment needs.
• Proactive and disciplined follow-up rhythm.

Responsibilities

• Turn inquiries into booked events with enthusiasm.
• Manage logistics, timelines, staffing, and rentals.
• Build connections with local venues for referrals.

Skills

Sales strategy

Event design

Operational know-how

Proactive outreach

Client relationship management

Job description

If you thrive on building relationships, shaping memorable corporate experiences, and owning the entire journey from first conversation to final handoff, this role will keep you energized. You’ll blend sales strategy, creative event design, and operational know‑how to bring polished corporate events to life.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Jump on new corporate inquiries and turn interest into booked events with confidence and enthusiasm.
• Build your own outbound pipeline by connecting with companies, visiting offices, and sparking new opportunities.
• Craft customized proposals using real back‑of‑house understanding — menu planning, portion logic, service flow, equipment needs, and staffing plans that actually work in execution.
• Create clear, accurate event documentation in our internal planning system and manage all contracting and payment steps.
• Become the long‑term partner clients rely on, nurturing repeat business and expanding relationships over time.
• Build strong connections with local venues to keep referral opportunities flowing.
• Keep events running smoothly by following established processes for logistics, timelines, staffing, rentals, and last‑minute adjustments.

What Success Looks Like

• You generate your own momentum through proactive outreach, not just inbound leads.
• You consistently book qualified meetings and close multiple corporate events each month once fully ramped.
• You drive strong revenue through steady activity, smart planning, and reliable follow‑through.
• Your events run clean because your proposals are accurate, your communication is clear, and your expectations are realistic.

What You Bring

• Experience selling and producing corporate events, with the ability to translate ideas into operationally sound plans.
• Strong BOH literacy — you understand how menus, staffing, and logistics actually work behind the scenes.
• A proactive, outbound mindset and a disciplined follow‑up rhythm.
• A love for details: timelines, revisions, accuracy, and client expectations matter to you.
• Comfort getting out in the field for client visits, walkthroughs, and partner meetings.