Catering Sales Associate - Outside Sales

Job Purpose:
- The Catering Sales Associate drives new business development, nurtures client relationships, manages event contracts, and ensures a seamless customer experience from first contact through the final event.

Key Responsibilities:
- Actively pursue new catering clients to expand the business.
- Conduct in-person visits, presentations, follow-up meetings, and outreach events to grow LA Catering's client base.
- Build strong relationships with event coordinators and wedding planners to help develop sales for onsite Event Center.
- Manage event contracts and coordinate with clients to ensure all requirements are met.
- Collaborate with the internal team to ensure a seamless execution of events.
- Maintain a high level of customer service to ensure client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Perform manual tasks, including event setup, teardown, and lifting, as required.

Required Education:
- High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in catering, food service sales, event planning, or related customer service roles

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to perform manual tasks, including event setup, teardown, and lifting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for building and maintaining client relationships
- Proficiency in conducting in-person visits, presentations, and follow-up meetings
- Capable of organizing and managing outreach events to expand client base
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail for managing event contracts and ensuring a seamless customer experience
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Salary : $42,000