March 8, 2022
Hiring March 2025
We are looking for an experienced Event Sales Catering Sales Manager to join our Event Team!
Our team is full of passionate and dedicated individuals who truly care for events and hospitality.
Our Event Sales Manager will be responsible for managing all day-to-day activities related to the event catering sales, with a focus on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that thrive to meet and exceed our vision and goals. Our catering sales coordinators will focus primarily on weddings, corporate events and social celebrations.
Duties and Responsibilities
– Participates in sales calls & respond to inquiries in a friendly and timely manner – Assist clients in developing menus for various types of private and corporate events – Provide engaging and excellent service to clients – Ensure rentals and décor is accurately coordinated with operations team and vendor teams – Provide onsite assistance for event set up and execution as required – Invoice clients and process payments post event – Assist sales team with creating menu signage, labels, and other marketing material to support events team – Database maintenance related to catering software and company website.
Qualifications and Experience
– 2-3 years catering or relevant event industry experience – Customer service experience as this is a service oriented, customer facing position – Professional and engaging phone and email demeanour – Ability to work independently without supervision – Ability to effectively manage time and meticulous with details and deadlines – Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues – Computer proficient (PC, Microsoft Office, Google Drive) – Valid BC driver’s license an asset, but not required
Schedule
– Full-time: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
What we Offer
– Salary (based on experience) – 50K + sales commission (20-35K annually) – 30% discount at Railtown Café (Railway St. location) – Fun, supportive, and positive working environment – Complimentary staff meal with every shift – Excellent working conditions with a strong team dynamic – Career development opportunity within the company – Vacation pay; paid at a rate of 4% of earnings and will be added to each pay cheque
How To Apply
– Please submit your cover letter + resume via email to stefanie.aitken@railtowncatering.ca
