Onsite Catering Account Executive

Who We Are:

We believe a workplace food program is something employees should love and look forward to every day. Powered by technology and a network of over 2,000 restaurants, Fooda feeds hungry people at work through our ongoing food programs located within companies and office buildings. Every day, each Fooda location is served by different restaurants that come onsite and serve fresh lunch from their chef’s unique menus. Fooda operates in 22 major US cities and plans to continue its expansion across the United States. Eight out of ten employees believe Fooda is one of their company’s top perks.

Who We Are Looking For:

Fooda’s Washington DC team is looking to add a Catering Account Executive to our team at a client location. As a Catering Account Executive, you will be a member of a growing team which manages and supports our catering client’s daily needs. This role requires a sense of urgency to react and foresee potential issues that may impact our clients. At its core this is a sales and operations role with a focus on expanding our relationships with the catering customer you will supporting.

Who You Are:

You love building relationships with customers and genuinely enjoy customer service

You will go above and beyond to make sure your customer’s needs are met

You are friendly, high energy and love interacting with other people

You are empathetic to your core yet comfortable being tough and taking a stand

You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced startup

You have a take-charge attitude and are optimistic in the face of problems, and know that you're capable of finding solutions

You enjoy working in a team environment with an "all hands-on deck" approach

You are very organized and detail orientedWhat You Will Be Doing:

Acting as the single point of contact for a Fooda catering clients

Maintain the relationship with the catering clients by offering solutions, solving problems, and managing issues

Work closely with our clients to determine catering needs; source appropriate vendor, plan, organize and execute daily drop-off and staffed events

Communicate all event details, client requests, and delivery information to restaurant partner

Negotiate new menus with restaurant partners for special requests

Attend to conference rooms as needed; tasks include refreshing beverages, coordinating food setup and removal, and other needs clients may have

Assist with food hall tasks as needed What You Should Already Have:

1-2 year(s) of professional experience (preferably in a Catering capacity)

Strong customer facing skills

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently

Proven skills demonstrating a strong work ethic adhering to both Fooda’s internal employee and external customers needWhat We’ll Hook You Up With:

Competitive market salary and stock options, based on experience

Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid maternity and parental leave benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Company issued laptop

Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) and free food and beverages in the office

A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experienceMust be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.