Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

POSITION SUMMARY: Event Designers are responsible for securing new business and maintaining repeat customers for Main Event Caterers.

Specifically, the position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals on a consistent basis

Developing prospects by prospecting, being active in the community, and networking; Serves as the MEC Brand Ambassador in targeted community events or organizations in his/her region

Maintains successful, repetitive client list by providing exceptional service and cultivating strong relationships

Negotiates pricing, proposals and contracts with clients

Manages sales processes including maintaining sales reports

Develops market and competitor knowledge and be able to actively suggest new ways MEC can deliver to the same level

Remains current on industry trends as it pertains to food and beverage innovation

Creates exciting and enticing sales proposals

Ensures fulfillment of special requests including dietary restrictions and allergies

Ensure compliance with company booking policies and procedures

Ensure all bookings follow accounting/billing standards for audit key controls and receivables

Successful implementation of catering free sell policies, food/beverage minimums, service charge, fees, etc.

Assure all bookings are accounted for in contract binders and up to date

Coordinate and gain approval for all menu tasting events for clients and communicate all details to appropriate operations team members

Other duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Planner and organizer

Problem solving

Personable

Highly professional

Service oriented

Outgoing/Extravert

Proactive and responsive

Ability to rebound from set-backs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: none.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

Minimum of 2 year of sales experience, preferably in an off-premise catering setting

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve problems and recommend solutions

Self-motivated with the ability to complete assigned tasks with little supervision; high sense of urgency

Detail-oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines

Positive attitude and the ability to handle challenges with maturity and diplomacy

An energetic, flexible, easygoing people person, capable of managing diverse personalities

Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects

Knowledge in all areas of sales and event planning and execution

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with computers and software applications including Word and Excel

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: NA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel: Significant but local, more than 50% traveling to off-site meetings

WORKING CONDITIONS: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Job often operates at off-site locations which may be outdoors and subject to all weather conditions including heat, rain, moisture, slippery surfaces, cold, uneven walking surfaces,

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate on experience and skill-set. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.