What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant for Local Catering Company position at Devil's Food Catering?
Overview
The primary task of a sales assistant is to provide support and be of service to their dedicated Salesperson. This position, above all, requires poise, patience, and proactivity. Other requisite traits include professionalism, organization, punctuality both in person and in email interaction, interdepartmental collaboration, and industry competency. Any relevant knowledge and experience in Hospitality/Catering is not required, but is HIGHLY recommended. Responding to client emails, working with our vendor partners, and actively working at our events are all aspects of this position. This position reports directly to their designated salesperson.
Job Duties
- Reporting to work from 10am-4pm Wednesdays-Saturdays (this can be flexible)
- Interfacing heavily with email correspondence both interdepartmentally and with outside clients and vendors
- Inputting information into Catering Event Software (menus, timelines, floorplans, etc.)
- Ordering rentals and overseeing future revisions
- Learning how to use Social Tables and being able to create or edit floorplans
- Attending walkthroughs for future events
- Checking in rentals onsite at events
- Standing in as a client-point of contact at events
- Being able and willing to jump in and help as needed in any department
Compensation
- $27/hour at 20-30 hours a week – with potential for growth in hours, pay, and benefits moving forward. More hours can be fulfilled working events.
- Memberships/passes to Portland Art Museum, Portland Japanese Garden, Oregon Historical Society; occasional tickets to lectures, concerts, cultural events.
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97227
Salary : $27