Experienced
Remote
Posted 6 months ago
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
About Us: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Catering Manager/Coordinator/Specialist to drive catering sales across our franchise restaurants. While this position operates on EST hours (9 AM – 5 PM), we are open to hiring a candidate based in Mexico, provided they have significant experience in this field. Otherwise, we will focus our search within the USA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales & Outreach: Proactively canvass the trade area within a 5-mile radius of each restaurant to identify potential catering clients.
- Lead Generation: Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective customers using a CRM tool such as HubSpot or Salesforce.
- Cold Calling & Emails: Reach out to potential clients via phone and email to identify decision-makers and pitch our catering services.
- Sales Process: Execute sales pitches, close deals, and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction post-order.
- Organization: Maintain meticulous records of leads, communications, and sales progress.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Fluent in English: Exceptional spoken and written English skills are a must.
- Strong Sales Skills: Proven ability to influence purchasing decisions and close sales.
- Communication: Comfortable and confident on the phone with prospective customers.
- Highly Organized: Capable of managing multiple leads and follow-ups in a structured manner.
- Experience: Prior experience in catering sales or a related field is highly preferred.
Compensation:
- Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus structure for achieving catering sales targets.
- We are still determining market rates for this role and would appreciate your input on appropriate compensation.
If you’re a results-driven sales professional with a passion for the food and hospitality industry, we’d love to hear from you!