Event Sales & Catering Associate - Create Memorable Moments

SSA Consulting Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

Meal Plan & Employee Discounts

401(k) with company match

Bereavement Leave

Holiday pay

Paid sick leave

Job summary

SSA Group, LLC is seeking an Event Sales Associate in the United States to deliver warm, welcoming experiences for guests and clients while supporting the Catering Sales Team across events.

You will assist with daily duties, handle inquiries, upsell, prepare contracts and BEOs, coordinate with Operations and Culinary teams, and ensure all payments are collected in full. The role requires flexibility and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Event planning or hospitality experience preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of space feasibility and yield management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, memorable experiences for guests and clients.
• Assist Event Sales Coordinator with daily duties.
• Prepare contracts, BEOs, diagrams and other internal documents.
• Coordinate with Catering Operations, Culinary Team and other departments to ensure events run smoothly.
• Ensure deposits and all event payments are collected in full.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with clients.
• Promote an inclusive and sustainable approach in line with SSA guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Organization

Flexibility

Computer skills

Tools

BEO knowledge

Job description

SSA Group, LLC is seeking an Event Sales Associate in the United States to deliver warm, welcoming experiences for guests and clients while supporting the Catering Sales Team across events.

You will assist with daily duties, handle inquiries, upsell, prepare contracts and BEOs, coordinate with Operations and Culinary teams, and ensure all payments are collected in full. The role requires flexibility and strong communication in a fast-paced environment.