PRIDE, PASSION, EXCELLENCE—this is what’s made Cafe Rio Mexican Grill the #1 Mexican Food restaurant in America and with almost 160 restaurants nationwide, we’re growing fast. We are looking for a high-energy sales and marketing guru to grow our business.

We’re committed to making “Every Meal a Masterpiece.” What’s a masterpiece you ask? It begins with quality ingredients, prepared in state of the art kitchens by people who have a passion for food and the art of cooking from scratch. You won’t find a freezer or microwave in any of our restaurants! We prepare FRESH meals daily. Piqued your interest? Check us out at www.caferio.com.

Our food is so good that we want everyone to try it. This is where you come in. Can you sell ice to an Eskimo? If so, we want you to rock our Growing Idaho market! Our Catering Sales Managers are out on the road every day, getting our delicious food into people’s mouths! From visiting local businesses to attending special events, these out-of-the box go-getters do their darnedest to build our brand and drive sales. You will be responsible for driving revenue by creating innovative sales building initiatives to meet Catering Sales goals.

 What We’re Looking For:

· Bachelor’s degree (preferably in marketing or communications) or commensurate combination of education and work experience

· Two to three years’ experience in sales, especially making onsite visits, or in a field marketing or event planning capacity; prior experience in the hospitality industry is a plus

· Customer service oriented with strong interpersonal and influencing skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; Salesforce or a similar CRM platform knowledge is a plus

· Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

· At least 21 years of age

· General knowledge of core marketing concepts and competencies

· Operational mindset with strong interpersonal skills

· Strong brand and financial acumen

· Expert time management and project organizational skills

What We’re Serving Up In Return:

Competitive salary
Performance Bonus

Company vehicle

Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Free Meals

401K with 4% match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Catering Sales Manager Responsibilities:

· Building and Maintaining relationships with Catering Clients by making regular visits, understanding their needs and anticipating new marketing opportunities.

· Achieving sales targets for Catering

· Analyzing reports, metrics and results for catering sales

· Executing, creating and implementing new innovative sales building initiatives

· Work closely with the Director of Catering Sales to achieve results

· Collaborate with the Restaurant leadership teams