Sales and Event Planner
Recruiting Partner: Jamie Klüg
Lake Forest, Illinois | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $65,000 to $70,000 | Job ID: 171709
Job Summary
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The primary responsibility of a catering sales and event planner is to develop existing corporate and social business and solicit new catering businesses through catering lead generation and catering sales marketing.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Planning menus
- Meeting with customers and vendors
- Discussing contract requirements with customers
- Booking, selling, planning, and coordinating all social events
- Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, and booking repeat business
Requirements
- Leadership experience in fine dining, hotel, or off-premise catering services required
- Must have strong event knowledge (Food, Staffing, Linen, Rentals)
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills (Caterease is a plus)
- Team Oriented
- Maintains a Good Energy Level
- Thorough and Organized
- Professional
- Positive Attitude
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends for client events
- Caterease software experience is a Plus
Benefits
- Great working environment
- Heath Insurance
- 2 weeks vacation plus 5 paid holidays
- Annual Bonus
- Staff meals
- Huge growth potential
JOB ID: 171709
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