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Main Event Caterers

Main Event Caterers is hiring: Event Designer in Arlington

Main Event Caterers, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201

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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.

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 a 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 suggests 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
  • Ensures compliance with company booking policies and procedures
  • Ensures 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.
  • Assures all bookings are accounted for in contract binders and are up to date
  • Coordinates and gains approval for all menu tasting events for clients and communicates 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 setbacks
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years 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 with the 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: N/A

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, and 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.
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