Artificial Intelligence (AI), Catering Services, Corporate Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer/Client Research, Data Management, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, Leadership, Marketing, Metrics, Microsoft Outlook, Performance Analysis, Proposal Writing, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning
Position Overview
The Catering Specialist reports to the Director of Corporate Catering & Sales. In this role, you will be a key driver in expanding our catering footprint and ensuring our guests receive the "saucy, glossy," and fresh experience Leeann Chin is known for. In this role, we are looking for a high-energy professional with a passion for great hospitality who is eager to help build the business.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Outreach: Support daily catering and delivery operations through proactive sales activities, direct outreach, and lead generation to grow the Leeann Chin brand.
- Account Management: Engage with corporate clients to identify opportunities, create tailored proposals/contracts, and execute closing strategies.
- Operational Synergy: Collaborate with the Director, Assistant Director and Delivery Team to ensure seamless execution from order to front door. Build strong relationships with store-level operations to ensure brand standards are met.
- Performance Tracking: Utilize CRM platforms, Outlook, AI, and modern digital tools to manage client data, maximize strategic planning, and meet sales metrics.
- Project Support: Lead or assist in local store marketing and or special community-focused initiatives or brand projects as assigned by leadership.
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Standard Business Hours) with alternating on-call weekends.