Wedding Event Specialist

Join an award-winning team built around genuine hospitality, teamwork, and craft.

• This position will include a 50k+ base salary plus 3.5% commission, calculated as a % of direct sales generated by the Wedding Sales Coordinator, within a designated territory

• Plans and achieves annual sales goals

• Represents City Barbeque at bridal shows and industry-related events to book Catering leads
• Conducts inquiries with potential guests on phone and live, answering questions, upselling products, and problem-solving Catering event questions
• Handles cold-call venues and industry-related vendors to increase business referrals

• Generates response letters for guest complaints and Catering Rewards members

• Represents company by conducting in-person tastings, with a strong understanding of our Catering systems and processes
• Maintains records and follow-up information for individual leads, client quotes and confirmed orders, venues, and bridal shows

• Partners with the Director, Business Development and Catering Operations Manager to manage Catering/off-premise P&L opportunities and other financial responsibilities that are affected by our wedding events

• Attends weekly Operations meetings and maintain solid relationships with the Catering team
• Instructs team on specific details leading to successful events for the client
• Takes initiative to communicate appropriately in written and verbal form

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or higher required.
• One to six months related experience is required, but 1 year of experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Catering menus and City Barbeque Culture (Purpose/ Mission/ Values/ Guiding Behaviors)
• Knowledge of local venues, vendors, and industry standards; solid knowledge of local area is essential
• Experience with sales/negotiation/closing process
• Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally
• Polished and professional demeanor and presentation skills, with great attention to detail
• Ability to react immediately in a very fast-paced and exciting, dynamic environment
• Proactive, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and to anticipate and support changes
• Able to communicate concisely, completely, and accurately in verbal and written communication
• Talented and passionate knowledge of food in restaurant & Catering industry
• Client-focused with excellent customer service
• Represents themselves in a professional, hospitable manner to guests and staff members
• Team player who wants to be part of a winning team
• Strong computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet software, and Monkey Media technology utilized in Catering
• Must have weekend availability

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