Event Sales Consultant

Grill Concepts Inc; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Bonuses and incentives

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Grill Concepts Inc. in Palm Desert, CA is seeking an Event Sales Consultant for First Class Catering Service.

You will generate revenue by booking events, respond to leads by phone, email, and online inquiries, and build relationships with prospective clients to close sales. Responsibilities include preparing customized catering proposals, guiding clients through the booking process, coordinating event details with clients and operations, and supporting office tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, hospitality, or customer service.
• Ability to close sales and handle client follow-up.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate revenue by booking events and responding to leads by phone, email, and online inquiries.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and guide them through the booking process.
• Prepare customized catering proposals and close sales.
• Coordinate event details with clients and the operations team.
• Assist with general office duties and loading/unloading catering vehicles.

Skills

Sales

Hospitality

Communication

Closing deals

Job description

Company Information:

Headquartered in Palm Desert, CA, Daily Grill Concepts is a national restaurant company with 5 restaurants in California and Texas, as well as a catering location. The Company boasts 2 different, yet complimentary brands, spanning the spectrum from Upscale Casual Daily Grill to the hip and trendy Public School Gastro Pubs. First Class Catering is a division of Daily Grill Concepts and is based out of Palm Desert.

First Class Catering Service is looking for a highly motivated Event Sales Consultant who loves building relationships, closing sales, and creating exceptional client experiences. If you’re driven by goals, enjoy talking with people, and want to be rewarded for your performance, we want to hear from you.

This is a sales-focused position with opportunities to earn additional income by assisting at catered events.

Job Responsibilities:

• Your primary responsibility is generating revenue and booking events.
• Respond quickly to incoming leads by phone, email, and online inquiries.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and guide them through the booking process.
• Prepare customized catering proposals and close sales.
• Follow up with least quickly and consistently to maximize bookings.
• Meet or exceed monthly sales goals.
• Maintain accurate client records and event information.
• Coordinate event details with clients and the operations team.
• Assist with general office duties as needed.
• Help load and unload catering vehicles before and after events.

Job Requirements:

• Must have an open availability including weekends and holidays
• Strong multi-tasking ability, with the ability to work well under pressure
• Positive and Professional Attitude
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must present a Food Handlers card within 30 days of hire
• Must be able to walk, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, and twist for 4-12 hours/day
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• A proven track record in sales, hospitality, or customer service.
• Is confident on the phone and in person.
• Loves closing deals and isn’t afraid to ask for the sale.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple clients at once.
• Has excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Is self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for sales incentives
• Additional income available by working catered events
• Paid training
• Growth opportunities within a successful and expanding catering company
• Flexible scheduling
• On-Demand Pay with Tapcheck
• Training and the opportunity to grow within the company and beyond
• Positive company culture focused on development of our team members

Grill Concepts owns and operates two unique concepts: an ingredient-forward & family-friendly Grill, and a school-themed Gastropub, as well as a catering division. We bring top tier experiences to our guests every day, whether they are dining in-store or getting takeout & delivery. For over 30 years, Daily Grill Concepts has been delivering creative culinary discoveries in an unforgettable atmosphere that offers something for everyone.