Now Hiring - Rita's Catering - Catering Sales Manager in Everett, MA

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Job description

Rita's Hospitality Group is looking to add an experienced Catering Sales Manager to join our team. We are a family-owned business, and we are looking to grow our family with you.

Known for scratch cooking, excellent presentation and impeccable service, Rita's Catering is the premier choice in the Boston-Metro and surrounding area.

Position Overview: The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for planning and selling day-to-day orders and events to exceed guest expectations, while providing the high level of customer service that Rita’s is known for.

The ideal candidate will develop existing business and solicit new business through catering leads, marketing strategies, referrals, tastings, and face to face meetings, while maintaining overall company profits.

Essential Job Functions:

The Catering Sales Manager will act as a liaison between the client and the operations/culinary team to ensure a success. Communicating all needs and working directly with our event coordinator.

Plan menus and logistics for corporate, day to day leads and social events.

Be an informed specialist on current catering trends and products.

Menu innovation, and awareness to allergies

Track and manage event deposits and payments, accurate communication of event administrative details to the support staff

Utilized reporting informed data to track adjustments to invoicing and implement customer follow-up and feedback to improve overall sales offerings.

Provide timely written or electronic thank you and feedback solicitation

Requirements:

Motivation for sales measured by sales goals- individually and team oriented

Business Development skills, Market Knowledge, Food & Beverage Knowledge

Caterease proficient

MS Outlook, Word, and Excel proficient

Other Skills/Abilities:

Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

Strong presentation, selling to customers’ needs and closing skills

Team oriented individual

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Everett, MA 02149: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Catering Sales: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Rita's Catering is asking that all employees, regardless of vaccination status, remain masked on premise in public areas or whenever interacting with clients in person.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Everett, MA 02149: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Catering Sales: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person