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Corporate Catering Business Development Manager

The Office caterer
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Job Overview

The Office Caterer is seeking a driven Corporate Catering Business Development Manager to grow recurring corporate and office catering accounts throughout Orange County and surrounding areas.

This is a field-driven sales role focused on generating new business, building long-term recurring accounts, and developing strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in corporate catering or food service sales and understands how to prospect, secure meetings, and close ongoing catering programs.

This role is best suited for someone who wants to directly impact company growth and be rewarded for measurable performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospect and secure new corporate catering accounts
  • Build recurring weekly and monthly catering programs
  • Conduct in-person client meetings across Orange County
  • Develop and manage a strong sales pipeline
  • Track outreach activity and revenue growth
  • Work closely with operations to ensure strong execution and client retention

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of corporate catering or food service sales experience
  • Existing local network within offices, medical, biotech, law firms, or corporate campuses preferred
  • Strong relationship-building and closing skills
  • Comfortable with cold outreach and in-person visits
  • Self-driven and accountable for revenue growth
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Performance Structure

Compensation includes a strong hourly base plus commission on new revenue generated. This is a performance-driven position with a structured 90-day review focused on pipeline development and measurable revenue growth.

Work Structure

This is primarily a field-based sales role requiring regular in-person client engagement. Scheduling flexibility is available based on performance and business needs, but client meetings and company priorities come first.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30

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