Very busy, high end, off-premise Los Angeles Catering Company is looking to add a Catering Sales Team Member!
***Job encourages close proximity to business (Torrance). Long commute applicants are not ideal.***
Luxury Brand Catering experience is a plus as well as knowledge of the LA Catering Events Market! Must love food!
Requirement: Must have Sales Experience
Ideal candidates will have an in depth knowledge of food, catering and luxury brand hospitality. Your clients will be social event clients as well as corporate large and small looking to make an impression or sell their brand through our culinary experience.
Excellent Candidate For Consideration:
Outstanding communication, detailed and organizational skills
Confident and assertive over the phone, with a great personality and warm and friendly speaking voice
Reliable, Responsible; Well-Organized
Easy to work with, Independent, yet a team player
A self-starter who will take initiative and get the job done!
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and willingness to learn new systems.
Previous sales experience for a catering company is a plus!
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Daily calls to potential clients
Set up and host Executive & Social Client food tastings
Client correspondence including emails & written communications
Solicit new business through phone calls, emails & appointments
The ability to develop new client relationships, as well as maintaining existing ones
Ability to handle the vast Greater LA market
Works with a sense of urgency and able to handle multiple clients at once while making them each feel cared for
Comfortable with a monthly sales quota
Determined and part of a team in their effort to see the company reach their yearly and long-term goals. Able to represent their product to the client in a knowledgeable manner
Compensation includes - Salary + Commission
Benefits:
Health, Vision, Dental, 401K with matching funds
Salary:
$55,000.00 /year plus commission
Job Type:
Full-time
Event Specialist:
Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm. Weekend availability is needed based on events booked.