Event & Catering Sales Manager

Ontario Trillium Foundation; North Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation seeks an independent contractor for a commissioned Sales Rep role covering in-house event spaces and off-premise catering.

You will manage leads, set own hours, and coordinate with our operations team via Tripleseat to ensure flawless event execution. Visits to Salem/North Shore businesses are expected to promote services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in event sales or similar role within hospitality or events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to event details.
• Proficiency in sales and Tripleseat software is a plus.
• Ability to respond to leads same day using preset letter templates.
• Ability to follow up within 24 hours with a phone call after sending initial letter template.

Responsibilities

• Handle several leads weekly from Triple Seat Software and manage them from inquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Visit Salem and North Shore local businesses to present services and distribute materials.
• Manage the full sales cycle and ensure seamless coordination with event operations team.

Skills

Event sales

Communication

Negotiation

Lead follow-up

Tripleseat software

Client relations

Tools

Tripleseat software

Job description

Position Overview

We are actively seeking an independent contractor for a commissioned Sales Rep position for both our in-house private event spaces and also for our off-premise catering division.

Position does not require on premise management of parties but does require perfect communications to team members using our Tripleseat Software Program.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will handle several leads that come in weekly from our Triple Seat Software that are then sent directly to your home office; you may make your own hours as long as leads are handled the same day.

Visit Salem and Northshore local businesses to explain about our services and distribute supporting handouts and promo matter.

Manage the entire sales cycle from the initial inquiry to post-party follow-up.

Communicate through software with the event operations team to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ experience in event sales, or a similar role within the hospitality or events industry.

Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational abilities and attention to event details.

Proficiency in sales and Tripleseat software is a plus.

Able to respond to leads same day regardless of time, day or weekend, within a reasonable time using preset letter templates that would be set up with your contacts.

Able to follow up within 24 hours with a phone call after sending them the initial letter template.

Compensation

• 5% to convert leads to events paid within 24 hours after event concludes.


• 10% for all new business brought in through Sales

Opportunity to work with a respected Culinary Director and Professional Staff.

Supportive team environment with room for professional growth.