Now Hiring - Windows Catering Company - Catering Sales Assistant (1 yr exp) in Alexandria, VA

Full description of the position

Do you have a passion for the event industry? Are you looking for a fun, creative, dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment? If so, come join our team! Windows Catering is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to help support our sales operations.

As a Catering Sales Assistant, you will be working with Senior Event Designers in revenue generating and administrative responsibilities. Day-to-day responsibilities may change based on support needs, off-premise event schedules and project based work. This is a great opportunity to be exposed to awesome events at unique venues!

What Will You Be Doing?

• Handle and process orders including follow-up and billing
• Assist with office organization including filing and managing Sr. Event Planners calendar
• Operations meeting preparation to ensure timely, complete, and accurate information is communicated to each department manager in advance
• Respond to inquiries with detailed information gathering and ensuring timely follow up
• Proposal drafting and menu creation and event designing with routine revisions of outstanding proposals and follow-up with clients
• Assist with billing and post-event follow-up with client, outside vendors and captains
• Assist with marketing efforts including mailings and helping to develop of hot prospective client lists
• Assist in managing deposits and AR collections
• Assist in updating Outstanding and other reporting requirements
• Attend events and provide on-site support
• Track inventory levels of marketing materials
• Customer service, post-event follow-up phone calls, thank you notes
• Inquiry follow-up
• Facilitate Operations meetings
• Performs all duties as assigned.

What are we looking for in your resume?

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (2 Years Preferred)
• Proven work experience as an Administrative or Sales Assistant
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g., scanners/printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• High school degree: additional certification in Office Management is a plus

Benefits We Offer:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Free lunch daily!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22312: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22312 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person