Now Hiring - Windows Catering Company - Food And Beverage Sales Executive / Event Designer (3 yrs exp) in Alexandria, VA

Full description of the position

Do you have a passion for food, events, and creating amazing memorable moments?!?!

Windows Catering, one of DCs premier caterers, is seeking a vibrant, dynamic and experienced Sales Executive / Event Designer to sell, plan, execute and manage catered events. The individual that we are looking to add to our team must be someone who is capable of building and managing their own book of business and client relationships. Candidate should be well versed in marketing, sales and the hospitality/restaurant industry. Catering Sales/Event Planning is not necessary but certainly helpful. Our new sales executive should be a collaborative team player who is highly motivated and desires to achieve a high level of personal fulfillment and professional success!

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute sales plans and strategies in order to meet sales expectations and goals. Implement and carry out approved marketing plans and develop your own marketing strategies.
• Proactively solicit and procure new accounts while growing, servicing and maintaining existing accounts.
• Prepare proposals for clients and potential customers.
• Ensure that each client is satisfied with Catering by Windows goods and services.
• Maintain a client list, telephone logs, inquiry logs, etc.
• Perform basic accounting functions as they relate to sales contracts, client billing commissions, and collections.
• Plan, supervise and evaluate the contracted events.
• Monitor and handle inquiry calls on a timely basis, ensuring that all messages are returned
• Suggestive sell menus, which meet the client's needs and maximize revenues.
• Contact client after scheduled functions to ensure satisfaction and to solicit rebooking
• Performs all other duties as required and assigned.

Position & Work Hours: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evening and weekend work is required as job duties and on-site events demand.

Compensation: Salary + Commission

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22312 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person