DEC, part of 1218 Kitchen Group, is in search for an Event Specialist, who is responsible for developing and executing strategies to meet and exceed sales goal expectations, servicing social and corporate clients throughout metro Atlanta in conjunction with their counterpart in production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Uphold the high standards of 1218 KG handbook and policies.

2. Represent and uphold the 1218 KG core values: Trustworthiness, Collaboration, Service Excellence and Dedication.

3. Prospect and actively solicit all types of new catering business through various methods, including cold calling, attending industry & community networking events, referrals, office visits, etc.

4. Pursue, develop, and maintain client relationships through networking and prospecting, ensuring that prospects are converted to clients, and clients expectations are met through effective communication, planning and customer service.

5. Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key community and strategic partners for maximum exposure.

6. Collaborate with counterpart in production on team sales goal & sales plan development to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual team sales goal targets.

7. Ensure all inquiries and leads are responded to in an enthusiastic and timely manner.

8. Provide excellent customer service and expertise to clients, supporting them from initial inquiry through menu and event development during the proposal and negotiations stage, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.

9. Process correspondence (internal & external), proposals, contracts, and BEOs accurately, and in a timely manner

10. Conduct inhouse tastings for social/wedding/corporate events prior to event booking.

11. Conduct offsite tastings/demos for potential new corporate delivery clients.

12. Conduct site tours/visits with potential clients prior to event booking.

13. Attend events day-of as needed to further client relationship and ensure customer satisfaction.

14. Work with a sense of urgency and duty to actively complete work assignments with detail, accuracy, and a focus on the customer experience

15. Remain current of national trends in the industry and local market changes to best serve clients.

16. Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners & outside vendors.

17. Attend weekly sales team meeting.

18. Handle and resolve customer complaints with the support of upper management.

19. Keep the Director of Sales informed of any issues occurring during the negotiations and sales process for each

20. Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity.

21. Strong computer skills that include proficiency with MS Office and Google applications, Catering and CRM software

22. High level of personal hygiene

23. Local travel is required.

Catering Sales

Event Marketing

Event Sales

Events Management

Customer Service

Event Planning

Communication

Organized

Attention to Detail

Guest Service

Catering Management Knowledge

High Volume Service

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Professionalism

Managing Events

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Coordinating Events

Staff Management of up to 20

Detail Oriented

Food Safety Knowledge

Staff Management

Business Development

Catering Service

Fine Dining Service

Microsoft Office

Organizing Events

POS Systems

Safety and Sanitation

Sales Driven

Team Development and Training

Wine Service

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