Job Description

This position will assist the Aramark Sales and Marketing team with day-to-day generation of sales contracts of the MPA meal plans. They will also input contracts with pricing quotes and coordinate the contracting process within the MPA system. Individuals holding this position will need strong customer service skills, administrative skills, a basic understanding of accounting and sales, efficient communication skills in person, on the phone, and via email.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with both parents and incoming students about the benefits of enrolling in a meal plan and the dining options on campus.
• Be knowledgeable in the meal plan structure, monetary value, and overall benefits of eating on campus.
• Distribute marketing material and promotional items.
• Present information to customers and answer questions regarding dining services.
• Be a part of a sales team to host events during orientation, move-in weekend, and the first three weeks of the Fall/Spring semester.
• Assist with various other marketing events during key times in the Fall & Spring semester.
• Working in the sales software, MPA, to input client data and work with the team to reach sales goals for the university meal plans.
• Support the marketing department in maintaining customer satisfaction and retaining meal plan members by following marketing strategies provided for the academic year. 
• Assist in Dining Membership tabling events and activities around campus to educate and sell meal plans.
• Issuing contracts and collecting required documentation from clients interested in utilizing meal plans options.
• Working collaboratively with sales and marketing team members to contract students, faculty & staff members meal plans.
• Maintaining a consistent Aramark brand in all outreach and communications by utilizing appropriate language, grammar, spelling and visual aids/materials. 
• Assist with social media managem.
• Work with student graphic designers to create content for social media posts.
• Maintain social media calendar staff expectations.
• Act as a paraprofessional in all interactions with fellow staff members and team members.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in six or more credit hours.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Must be comfortable working in a professional environment with a great deal of exposure to clients.
• Must be able to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.