Sales Executive - Catering Business Expansion

Description

Drive Growth and Build Relationships as a Sales Manager at Iacofano’s Catering Group!

Who We Are:
At Iacofano’s Catering Group, we’re more than just caterers—we’re creators of unforgettable culinary experiences. Known for our creativity, quality, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, we’ve set the standard in the catering industry. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Sales Manager to help us expand and elevate our footprint in the community.

What You'll Do (Your Recipe for Success):

Business Development: Grow our client base across multiple outlets by building meaningful connections with new and existing clients.

Client Engagement: Be the face of Iacofano’s, ensuring client needs are met while capturing every event detail, from menu selections to logistics.

Daily Operations: Start and finish your day at the production facility, coordinating routes and deliveries to keep operations seamless.

Relationship Building: Forge partnerships with venues, vendors, and coordinators to expand our service offerings and client reach.

Contract Management: Draft and finalize sales contracts and estimates, ensuring clients are informed and excited about their event.

Sales Reporting: Keep the Facility Director in the loop with regular updates on sales progress and timely communication of client orders for preparation.

Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with catering teams, kitchen staff, and off-site personnel to deliver flawless events.

Complaint Resolution: Handle any food or service concerns with speed and professionalism, turning challenges into opportunities for excellence.

Networking & Marketing: Represent Iacofano’s at networking events while creating and executing sales strategies using social media, our website, and other marketing channels.

Event Magic: Conduct tastings for clients both on- and off-site, ensuring their visions come to life and exceed expectations.

Goal-Oriented Strategy: Set and implement weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales goals, along with action plans to drive measurable success.

What Makes This Role Exciting:

• Be at the forefront of an industry leader’s growth and success.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients and partners.
• Blend creativity, strategy, and culinary excellence to make a tangible impact.
• Represent a brand known for setting the standard in catering excellence.

Requirements

Qualifications (Your Ingredients for Success):

Proven Sales Experience: 3+ years in sales, business development, or client management, preferably in the catering, events, or hospitality industry.

Organizational Whiz: Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and stay ahead of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster lasting connections with clients, vendors, and team members.

Communication Superstar: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and professionally.

Results-Oriented Mindset: A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business growth.

Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM tools, and social media platforms for sales and marketing purposes.

Creative Problem Solver: Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly to client needs or unexpected challenges.

Catering & Event Knowledge: Familiarity with event planning, catering logistics, and menu development is a big plus!

Data-Driven Decision Maker: Experience analyzing sales metrics and adjusting strategies to improve performance.

Professional Presence: A polished demeanor to represent the Iacofano’s brand at client meetings, tastings, and networking events.