Event Sales & Planning Consultant

C&J Catering; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

C&J Catering is seeking an Event Consultant to pursue new business opportunities, respond to inquiries, provide venue and pricing information, and obtain signed contracts. Upon signing, you will plan all wedding and corporate event details and coordinate with clients to ensure flawless execution.

Based at the Corporate Office, you will tour clients, coordinate tastings and final walk-throughs, update contracts, and liaise with departments to meet client expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Special event planning or culinary sales experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with a 5-year clean driving record.
• Complete written and oral knowledge of the English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Tour clients through all C&J and Partner properties demonstrating knowledge of amenities, culinary packages and event planning offerings; communicate by telephone and email as needed.
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Update contracts, file notes, and office communications to articulate and record client expectations.
• Schedule and attend tours, tastings, and final walk-throughs with clients.
• Implement organizational and office administration to keep clients cared for and files/events organized.
• Communicate with other C&J departments to keep teams up to date on all clients.
• Actively upsell other services offered by C&J Catering.
• Network, research and develop relationships with potential and current clients.

Skills

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

Organization skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

C&J Catering is seeking an Event Consultant to pursue new business opportunities, respond to inquiries, provide venue and pricing information, and obtain signed contracts. Upon signing, you will plan all wedding and corporate event details and coordinate with clients to ensure flawless execution.

Based at the Corporate Office, you will tour clients, coordinate tastings and final walk-throughs, update contracts, and liaise with departments to meet client expectations in a fast-paced environment.