JOB OPENING: Sales Associate and Event Coordinator

Posted by kims in Articles, Jobs

Foodz Catering and Acalia Events is looking for a sales associate/event planner. The ideal candidate has experience in sales, event planning and a basic knowledge of Caterease Software. We are seeking someone who can meet the needs of the business today and help us grow into the future. We need a “rock star” who is high energy, has a positive attitude toward work and life, is hard working, a problem solver, and creative. This position has growth potential to become the Sales Manager.

Job Requirements

• Experience with sales
• Experience with event planning
• Knowledge of Caterease Software
• All skills listed below

Skills

• Excellent Organizational and detail orientated skill set
• Ability to organize workflow, establish priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft suite skills (word, and excel)
• Ability to deal with changing priorities and successfully deliver work with quick turnaround while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Strong telephone presence .Creative solution skills
• Fearless in sales capacity thru creative prospecting and marketing

Primary Job Duties

• Answer phones/help clients
• Contact prospects from web site
• Prepare quotes for clients
• Secure contracts
• Track prospects/proposals
• Maintain event calendar
• Finalize and order rentals for events
• Update final menus/ proposals
• Check event file – payroll sheet, staff details sheet, load out, rental list
• Meet with clients
• Client walk thru’s on-site Attend shows and *open houses and other marketing events to further the growth of the company
• Attend weekly meetings to review policy, discuss marketing ideas, review business in general
• Attend weekly meetings to upload the weeks events/download from the week before
• Seek new clients

Compensation:

• Starting salary is 28,000 – 30,000 base rate
• A $ 50.00 gratuity will be given for all client events that you work as staff as a lead, bartender, chef, or server
• No gratuity is given for open houses/trade shows or sponsorship (PR) events that further the growth of the company.
• No healthcare benefits are available at this time.  Can be negotiated after 1 year.
• Sales bonuses are based on exceeding sales goals. This is to be negotiated.
• 1 parking pass in the lot behind the building.
• Vacation in the 1st year is 10 days of PTO. (You are eligible for this in increments of 1 day per month for the 1st 10 months.) This increases by 1 day per year.

Hours/Days:
You must be able to work a ½ day on Saturdays and 1 evening a week to meet potential clients. Schedule as follows.

• Tuesday- Saturday
• 8 hours Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday exact time TBD 10 hours Wednesday – 10 AM – 8 PM
• 4 hours Saturday 10 AM – 2 PM
• Days off Sunday and Mondays

NOTE: If you are scheduled to work an event as staff you can “flex” your hours as long as all administrative duties are handled. A reasonable amount of overtime is expected when necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer. LGBT are encouraged to apply

Shelby Sewell
Chef/Owner
(206) 297- 9634
www.foodzcatering.com
www.acaliaevents.com