Main Event Caterers is hiring: Event Designer in Arlington

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. 401(k) matching
3. Health insurance

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS:

1. Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals on a consistent basis.
2. 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.
3. Maintains successful, repetitive client list by providing exceptional service and cultivating strong relationships.
4. Negotiates pricing, proposals, and contracts with clients.
5. Manages sales processes including maintaining sales reports.
6. Develops market and competitor knowledge and suggests new ways MEC can deliver to the same level.
7. Remains current on industry trends as it pertains to food and beverage innovation.
8. Creates exciting and enticing sales proposals.
9. Ensures fulfillment of special requests including dietary restrictions and allergies.
10. Ensure compliance with company booking policies and procedures.
11. Ensure all bookings follow accounting/billing standards for audit key controls and receivables.
12. Successful implementation of catering free sell policies, food/beverage minimums, service charge, fees, etc.
13. Assure all bookings are accounted for in contract binders and up to date.
14. Coordinate and gain approval for all menu tasting events for clients and communicate all details to appropriate operations team members.
15. Other duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Planner and organizer.
2. Problem solving.
3. Personable.
4. Highly professional.
5. Service oriented.
6. Outgoing/Extravert.
7. Proactive and responsive.
8. Ability to rebound from set-backs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: none.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
2. Minimum of 2 years of sales experience, preferably in an off-premise catering setting.
3. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve problems, and recommend solutions.
4. Self-motivated with the ability to complete assigned tasks with little supervision; high sense of urgency.
5. Detail-oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines.
6. Positive attitude and the ability to handle challenges with maturity and diplomacy.
7. An energetic, flexible, easygoing people person, capable of managing diverse personalities.
8. Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations, and prioritize tasks and projects.
9. Knowledge in all areas of sales and event planning and execution.
10. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
11. 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.