Catering Sales Assistant

Job Details

Columbus, OH

$23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented, and hospitality-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for helping people, an interest in catering event sales, and a desire to learn this industry? If so, then you may be the perfect fit for Catering Sales Assistant.

The Catering Sales Assistant plays a key role in supporting our catering sales team, ensuring smooth operations through administrative and sales support. This person sets the team up for success by managing communications, maintaining client databases, and assisting with proposals.

This person is highly organized, a strong communicator, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. They are a confident problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and understand the importance of delivering excellence at every level.

Our ideal candidate:

Passion for Hospitality: Possesses a genuine passion for hospitality with ability to anticipate the needs of others.

Proactive & Resourceful: Takes initiative, solves problems independently, and consistently meets deadlines.

Most importantly the Catering Sales Assistant has a hospitality heart and embody our core values of Do what it takes, love what you do, have fun doing it, leave it better and All for one and one for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Answer and direct incoming phone calls

Assist with data entry and maintenance in our sales CRM system and catering software programs

Daily management of inquiry distribution

Create a hospitable environment for clients and visitors.

Prepare, organize, and maintain sales kits & marketing collateral

Help to generate regular sales reports to track key sales metrics

Assist in scheduling and calendar management for the sales team

Support the sales team by preparing client proposals and assist with drafting contracts

Respond to inquiries about catering services and provide excellent customer service

Conduct venue tours as needed with prospective clients

Set up non-booked culinary previews for clients

Attend and set up sales and marketing events

Create sample diagrams

Collaborate on team projects, conduct competitive analysis, and business research to support sales strategies

Work event manager shifts as needed

SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum of 2+ years in a customer service role

Loves to answer the phone

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

PREFERRED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

General office experience

Experience with Caterease software

Previous experience in catering or hospitality

What You'll Get:

Paid Time Off & Nine Paid holidays

Paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community

Catering Discount

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Available

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid parental & adoption leave

401 (K) savings plan with company match

BENEFITS

As a member of Petro Hospitality, our purpose is to develop people through opportunities in the hospitality industry. We are a woman owned businesses with the belief that a culture of inclusivity makes us better. We value our teammates for their unique perspectives and experiences, and we know that our diversity is what fuels our strength and innovation as individuals and a team. And we believe in investing in our team's future through competitive pay and benefits. We offer our full-time team members:

Why Choose Us?

Together & Company and associated brands are woman owned businesses with the belief that a culture of inclusivity makes us better. We value our teammates for their unique perspectives and experiences, and we know that our diversity is what fuels our strength and innovation as individuals and a team.

If you are looking for just a job this is not your best option. If you want to belong to a team of people who care about what they do, and each other...who want to be better, learn more, help others do the same and create some of the best whole-hearted hospitality experiences in Central Ohio...then welcome to the team.

Together & Company is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled