Catering Sales Representative (Commission Based)

Catering Sales Representative (Commission Based, Contract)
Zaytoun Catering | Mount Laurel, NJ | Serving NJ, NY, and PA | Flexible, mostly remote

About Zaytoun
Zaytoun Catering is a premium Mediterranean and Levantine catering company known for live interactive stations that people talk about long after the event. Our signature live knafeh, mocktail bars, shawarma, and more turn a meal into an experience. We've grown from private celebrations into weddings, corporate brand activations, and diplomatic receptions, and we've catered for names like Gymshark, Aramco, and Johnson & Johnson. We're growing quickly, including into government and institutional catering, and we're looking for a sales partner who wants to grow with us.

The role
You'll be the first point of contact for new clients and the person who guides them from first inquiry to a signed booking. You'll find and build relationships with corporate teams, event and experiential agencies, embassies, wedding couples, and planners, and you'll represent Zaytoun at tastings, networking events, and client meetings. You'll work directly with our CEO, who handles menus and final proposals, so you'll always have strong support behind you.

What you'll do

• Generate your own leads and pursue warm referrals through outreach, networking, and follow up
• Respond to inquiries quickly and keep every conversation warm and personal
• Lead consultations, walk clients through our offerings, and help them picture their event
• Gather event details such as guest count, date, venue, and budget, and pass them to our team for custom proposals
• Keep track of every lead and follow up consistently until the client says yes or no
• Stay in touch after the booking so clients return and refer others
• Help us grow into government, institutional, and large organization catering as we build out our contracting presence
• Attend industry events, venue tastings, and client meetings when needed

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years of sales experience, ideally in catering, hospitality, events, weddings, or corporate sales
• A track record of closing deals with clients who have real budgets and real expectations
• Comfort speaking with executives, event planners, and diplomatic or government contacts
• An existing network in the NJ, NY, or PA event community is a big plus
• Experience with longer sales cycles and multiple decision makers
• Experience with bids, RFPs, vendor registration, or government and institutional sales is a plus

Skills that will set you apart

• Warm, confident communication, both written and in person
• Relationship building and the patience to nurture a lead over months
• Strong follow up habits and organization, including comfort with a CRM or a simple lead tracker
• Ability to explain a premium service clearly and without pressure
• Professional email and proposal etiquette
• Negotiation skills and confidence talking about pricing
• Knowledge of the wedding, corporate events, or experiential marketing world
• Self motivation and the discipline to manage your own schedule and goals
• Reliable transportation, since some meetings and tastings will be in person
• Interest in food, culture, and hospitality

Compensation

• 8% commission on collected revenue from new clients
• 5% commission on repeat bookings from your clients for 12 months
• Paid after the final balance is received
• Uncapped earnings, with real room to grow as Zaytoun grows
• Independent contractor position, with a flexible schedule

Why Zaytoun

• A premium brand with a unique offering that sells itself once clients experience it
• Direct access to ownership and a fast decision process
• A growing pipeline of corporate, government, and diplomatic opportunities
• A chance to be part of our expansion into government and large scale contracts, with terms for those opportunities discussed as they develop
• Flexibility to build your own schedule and work style

To apply
Email zaytouncaters@gmail.com with a short note about yourself, your sales or event experience, and the kinds of clients you'd be excited to bring us. A resume is welcome but not required.

Pay: $51,200.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Experience:

• B2B sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,200 - $120,000