SALES COORDINATOR

Levy Restaurants; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay (early access to wages)

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Sector in Kansas City is hiring a Sales Coordinator (Cultural Attractions) to provide administrative support for the food & beverage catering & event sales for two venues in the division. This role acts as a liaison between clients, venue partners, and location leadership to plan, detail, and execute catered events and services.

Summary: The Sales Coordinator supports the full lifecycle of catering sales, creates client files and proposals, handles pricing and contracts, and ensures

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: SALES COORDINATOR

Pay Range: $22.00 to $27.00

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Job Summary

SUMMARY: The Sales Coordinator (Cultural Attractions - Kansas City) provides administrative support for the food & beverage catering & event sales for two assigned venues in the division. This role acts as a liaison between clients, venue partners, and location leadership to plan, detail, and execute catered events and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely, responsive, and relevant communication for full life cycle of catering sales process (from initial inquiry to post-event billing, follow-up, and repeat business).
• Communicate via telephone, email, and in person in a timely, professional, and clear manner.
• Create/maintain client files for current, future, and referral business needs.
• Generate customized proposals, contracts, and other internal documents to document client orders and to company specification.
• Communicate pricing, order changes, and other cost related details between client and venue to ensure accurate preparation, cost management, and billing.
• Complete Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) via specialized software to detail all aspects of food and catering aspects of client events, per company standards, specifications, and location options.
• Ensure all dietary restrictions and allergies are clearly notated and communicated.
• Provide recommendations (and up-sell options) to clients according to their ideas and requests, as well as to enhance their event; alternative food and beverage options, and/or communicating internally with location leadership regarding ability to execute as proposed.
• Must be able to build trust with clients and serve as a consultative partner for both clients and Venue-specific Event teams.
• Demonstrate high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple events, clients, and deadlines, across both locations, and conscientious of the nuances of each unique location (culture, approaches, business model, clientele
• Ability to manage complex pricing structures, discount programs, and data entry.
• Ability to collaborate across both venues, navigating different approaches and venue specific event philosophies
• Strong internal communication with venue sales teams, event managers, and Levy operational leaders
• Ability to balance competing priorities across the two venues
• High aptitude for learning new & proprietary software & internal systems, as well as advanced user in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Experience with event management systems preferred, and experience with INFOR a plus
• Ability to quickly learn new software and administrative systems.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pivot quickly when client needs change.
• Problem solving skills
• Comfortable working between multiple locations and teams.
• Demonstrate commitment to providing thoughtful hospitality to all clients, while demonstrating sound business acumen of the venue and operations.
• Be Nice.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates Of Levy Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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