Main Event Caterers is hiring: Event Designer in Arlington

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance

POSITION SUMMARY: Event Designers are responsible for securing new business and maintaining repeat customers for Main Event Caterers.

Specifically, the position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals on a consistent basis
• Developing prospects by prospecting, being active in the community, and networking; Serves as the MEC Brand Ambassador in targeted community events or organizations in his/her region
• Maintains successful, repetitive client list by providing exceptional service and cultivating strong relationships
• Negotiates pricing, proposals and contracts with clients
• Manages sales processes including maintaining sales reports
• Develops market and competitor knowledge and be able to actively suggest new ways MEC can deliver to the same level
• Remains current on industry trends as it pertains to food and beverage innovation
• Creates exciting and enticing sales proposals
• Ensures fulfillment of special requests including dietary restrictions and allergies
• Ensure compliance with company booking policies and procedures
• Ensure all bookings follow accounting/billing standards for audit key controls and receivables
• Successful implementation of catering free sell policies, food/beverage minimums, service charge, fees, etc.
• Assure all bookings are accounted for in contract binders and up to date
• Coordinate and gain approval for all menu tasting events for clients and communicate all details to appropriate operations team members
• Other duties as assigned

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Planner and organizer
• Problem solving
• Personable
• Highly professional
• Service oriented
• Outgoing/Extravert
• Proactive and responsive
• Ability to rebound from set-backs

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: none.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 2 year of sales experience, preferably in an off-premise catering setting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve problems and recommend solutions
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete assigned tasks with little supervision; high sense of urgency
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Positive attitude and the ability to handle challenges with maturity and diplomacy
• An energetic, flexible, easygoing people person, capable of managing diverse personalities
• Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects
• Knowledge in all areas of sales and event planning and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with computers and software applications including Word and Excel

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION: NA

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Travel: Significant but local, more than 50% traveling to off-site meetings

WORKING CONDITIONS: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Job often operates at off-site locations which may be outdoors and subject to all weather conditions including heat, rain, moisture, slippery surfaces, cold, uneven walking surfaces,

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate on experience and skill-set. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.