Field Marketing & Catering Sales Specialist

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with commission incentives

Growth opportunities

Employee meal perks

Job summary

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is looking for a Field Marketing & Catering Sales Specialist to lead local marketing initiatives and drive catering revenue in the Washington, DC area. This multifaceted role focuses on building relationships with local businesses and organizations to increase brand awareness and catering sales. Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of experience in marketing or sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment. The role includes salary and commission incentives along with a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, sales, hospitality, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to build relationships.
• Comfortable with both in‑person outreach and digital communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute local marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and in‑store traffic.
• Drive catering sales by prospecting and building relationships with local businesses.
• Conduct outreach via in‑person visits, email, and phone calls to generate new catering business.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Sales skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

SeoulSpice is seeking an energetic and relationship‑driven Field Marketing & Catering Sales Specialist to support local marketing initiatives while driving catering revenue across the Washington, DC market. This role blends grassroots marketing execution with direct sales, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, building connections, and generating measurable business impact. The ideal candidate is highly organized, outgoing, and motivated by both community engagement and sales growth. You’ll play a key role in increasing brand awareness, building partnerships, and expanding our catering footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Field Marketing & Community Engagement

• Execute local marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and in‑store traffic
• Support on‑ground activations including events, pop‑ups, samplings, and street team efforts
• Support marketing and sales building training with store operations
• Build relationships with local businesses, offices, universities, fitness studios, and community groups
• Assist in managing store‑level marketing calendars and promotions
• Identify and coordinate local partnership opportunities to increase brand visibility

Catering Sales & Business Development

• Drive catering sales by prospecting and building relationships with local offices, organizations, and event planners
• Manage inbound catering inquiries and convert leads into orders
• Conduct outreach via in‑person visits, email, and phone calls to generate new catering business
• Coordinate catering logistics with operations teams to ensure smooth execution and high customer satisfaction
• Track catering sales performance and maintain lead lists
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and long‑term client relationships

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, sales, hospitality, or a related field
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to build relationships
• Self‑starter who is comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Comfortable with both in‑person outreach and digital communication
• Willingness to be in restaurants and in the field multiple days per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant, catering, or hospitality sales
• Familiarity with the Washington, DC market and local business landscape
• Experience with grassroots or field marketing efforts
• Basic knowledge of social media and local marketing tactics

What We Offer

• Salary and benefits compensation plus catering sales incentives/commission
• Growth opportunities within an expanding brand
• A collaborative, energetic, and supportive team
• Employee meal perks