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Catering Sales Producer (FT)
$58k-79k (estimate)
Full Time
11 Months Ago
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Soul & Smoke is Hiring a Catering Sales Producer (FT) Near Evanston, IL
Catering Sales Producer
Soul & Smoke is adding to our sales team. We’re a small, collaborative group, and need help handling our growing business. The full-time role is based in our Evanston office, with some local travel (in company vehicles) to events and clients.
Things you’ll book:
Things you’ll book:
- Food truck events
- Drop off catering
- Full-service events in our restaurant's private dining spaces
- Grocery store and corporate client tastings
Because our success depends upon the dedication of our employees, we are highly selective in choosing new members of our team. We look to you and the other employees to contribute to the success of the company and take pride in the quality of our food and service. It is important for you to know that you are a valuable member of a team effort. Our business is expanding and evolving quickly, there is strong room for career growth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients from initial inquiry through event execution, answering emails and phone calls promptly and providing exceptional client service.
- Create proposals and plans for executing events while remaining within client budgetary requirements.
- Proactively reach out to potential corporate catering clients, setting up and delivering tastings as needed.
- Deliver drop-off catering occasionally when/if drivers are not available.
- Some on-site event coordination and supervision.
- Ensure event details are on the Company calendar and event staff is scheduled.
- Foster open lines of communication with all team members to create a seamless experience for the client.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Two years of restaurant, catering, and/or event experience
- One year of leadership experience
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong and positive communication and relations with clients and coworkers
- Project management experience
- Attention to detail – organized and efficient
- Developed customer service skills and mindset
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure
- Professional and proactive
- Sense of teamwork and urgency
- Sales- and big-picture-minded
- Flexibility and adaptability! As a growing small business, we are evolving and refining.
JOB TYPE:
This is a full-time position. Open to hourly with a commission or salary with a commission, depending on experience and needs. Normally scheduled days are Monday - Friday. Some flexibility is required to work evening or weekend events when needed, will know about these in advance.
BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Health and dental insurance after 90 days
- Aflac and retirement savings plans are available after 90 days of employment
- 10 days paid time off for salaried employees
- Dining and catering discounts
- Daily staff meal
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$58k-79k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/29/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/13/2024
WEBSITE
soulandsmoke.com
HEADQUARTERS
Evanston, WY
SIZE
<25
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