Local Market Growth Lead - Catering & Partnerships

IL Corn; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay plus commissions

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts on cakes

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes is seeking a Local Marketing Representative to grow sales in Rock Hill by building relationships with local businesses and community groups. The role drives catering orders, bulk sales, fundraising partnerships, and local brand visibility to convert into repeat business.

Expect proactive outreach, face-to-face selling, and a results-driven mindset. Compensation includes hourly pay plus performance-based commissions, with mileage reimbursement and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with proactive outreach, cold visits, and face-to-face selling.
• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a clear focus on results.
• Ability to manage time independently and prioritize revenue-producing activities.
• Professional appearance and positive, friendly attitude aligned with the Nothing Bundt Cakes brand.
• Basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets; CRM experience preferred).
• Reliable transportation required for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Proactively visit local businesses, offices, schools, medical facilities, realtors, and community organizations to generate catering orders, corporate accounts, and repeat sales.
• Identify and engage decision-makers such as office managers, HR teams, event coordinators, and administrators.
• Present Nothing Bundt Cakes products, catering options, and programs to secure orders or set up accounts.
• Build and manage a pipeline of active sales opportunities from contact to order completion.
• Generate new catering and bulk order leads and convert them into recurring business.
• Promote corporate gifting, birthday and employee recognition programs, holiday gifting, and large event orders.
• Follow up with prospects and existing accounts to secure repeat orders and long-term partnerships.
• Distribute menus, flyers, and promotional materials as part of targeted sales strategy.
• Coordinate sampling events, pop-ups, and product drops to open accounts or drive orders.
• Support local store promotions to increase foot traffic and sales.
• Identify and secure fundraising partnerships with schools, sports teams, nonprofits, and community groups.
• Collaborate with bakery leadership to schedule and execute fundraising events.
• Work with local influencers or community leaders when it supports sales growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Face-to-face selling

Self-motivated

Time management

Professional appearance

CRM familiarity

Tools

CRM

Excel

Job description

Nothing Bundt Cakes is seeking a Local Marketing Representative to grow sales in Rock Hill by building relationships with local businesses and community groups. The role drives catering orders, bulk sales, fundraising partnerships, and local brand visibility to convert into repeat business.

Expect proactive outreach, face-to-face selling, and a results-driven mindset. Compensation includes hourly pay plus performance-based commissions, with mileage reimbursement and employee discounts.