Sales Assistant- GA Tech

Proof of the Pudding is seeking a Catering Sales Assistant to be a sales lead for the Georgia Tech Catering and Events Division. The Catering Sales Assistant is an hourly position designed to enhance and amplify unit sales, event creativity & design, and foster new and existing client relationships. The perfect applicant is highly motivated, driven to exceed their goals, professional in demeanor, and has a passion for upscale, elevated events. The job often involves attending industry and networking events, telemarketing, advertising and contacting the competitions client base.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtaining New Clients and fostering relationships into events and business
• Maintaining existing client relationships through Caterease database - follow-up calls, emails, notes and bi-monthly sales calls/drops to assigned venues
• Create personalized proposals/sample menus based on clients’ needs; create contracts, purchase orders & vendor invoices in a timely fashion; create & distribute floor plans with venue manager for clients and internal teams review
• Inter-departmental communication to the Operations, Management & Culinary teams for specific events through a detailed Banquet Event Order & kitchen sheet; must communicate effectively on any pop-ups and last-minute event updates
• Attend or provide clear expectations for all booked events to greet the client and ensure the event details are executed accordingly until the food is presented; introduction made to the event captain to meet the client to run the event until close
• Ensure the billing procedures are followed and the event is closed out properly in Caterease
• Keep events organized and updated in BEO software and email communications internally and externally to clients
• Coordinate décor needs, linen orders, specialty items with operations team internally and upsell options to clients
• Expand your knowledge of Food & Beverage and offsite catering trends to bring creativity and innovation to the POP Offsite program
• Assist in other parts of the business in potential different roles (ie. Attendant, bartending, etc.) as needed

Performs other related duties as needed included but not limited to: