Catering & Events Sales Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onThe Cathedral of St. Philip, Peachtree Road Northwest, Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30305, United States
About the Role
The Catering & Event Sales Manager serves as the primary architect for growth within the 1218 Kitchen Group, responsible for developing and executing strategies to meet and exceed sales goals across Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and the broader Southeast region. This role is a strategic partnership with the production team, bridging the gap between client vision and culinary execution.
You will act as the face of the brand, representing the company's core values of Collaboration, Excellence, Adaptability, Sustainability, and Education (CEASE). The position demands a dynamic professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, actively prospecting new business through networking, cold calling, and community engagement while nurturing existing relationships to ensure high retention rates.
A Day in the Life
Your journey begins with strategic planning and relationship building. You will engage with industry influencers and key partners to maximize market exposure, ensuring that every inquiry is met with enthusiasm and timeliness. From the initial client conversation through menu development and negotiations, you will provide expert guidance to transform prospects into loyal clients.
The role extends beyond the office. You will lead in-house and off-site tastings, conduct site tours, and manage detailed event layouts. On event days, you will be on the ground, overseeing execution from setup through service, ensuring the customer experience aligns with the high standards of the 1218 Kitchen Group handbook. You will also manage outsourced vendors and resolve any logistical challenges that arise, maintaining a focus on detail and urgency throughout the process.
Work location
Work model: On-site
The Cathedral of St. Philip, Peachtree Road Northwest, Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30305, United States
Atlanta, Georgia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and maintain client relationships to convert prospects and ensure satisfaction
- check_circleProcess proposals, contracts, and BEOs accurately and in a timely manner
- check_circleResolve customer complaints and handle issues during negotiations
- check_circleIndirectly supervise onsite staff by planning, assigning, and directing work
- check_circleProspect and solicit new catering business through cold calling, networking, and referrals
- check_circleCollaborate with production counterparts to develop and achieve sales goals
- check_circleOversee on-site event execution from setup through dinner service
- check_circleConduct in-house and off-site tastings and site tours for potential clients
- check_circleManage outsourced vendor services including orders, invoices, and on-site direction
- check_circleSupport clients through menu development, proposal, and negotiation stages
Requirements
- verifiedStrong computer skills including MS Office, Google applications, Catering and CRM software
- verifiedBasic knowledge of sales and business management practices
- verifiedSome local travel required
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A Catering & Events Sales Manager at Kitchen Group is responsible for the following: Develop and maintain client relationships to convert prospects and ensure satisfaction; Process proposals, contracts, and BEOs accurately and in a timely manner; Resolve customer complaints and handle issues during negotiations; and Indirectly supervise onsite staff by planning, assigning, and directing work.
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To qualify for the Catering & Events Sales Manager at Kitchen Group position, applicants should have: Strong computer skills including MS Office, Google applications, Catering and CRM software; Basic knowledge of sales and business management practices; and Some local travel required.
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Catering & Events Sales Manager at Kitchen Group is based in The Cathedral of St. Philip, Peachtree Road Northwest, Buckhead, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30305, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Kitchen Group has listed this Catering & Events Sales Manager role as on-site.
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Key skills for Catering & Events Sales Manager at Kitchen Group include MS Office; Google Applications; Catering Software; and CRM Software.
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Catering & Events Sales Manager at Kitchen Group is part of the hospitality & catering job category on Recrutus.
About Kitchen Group
Kitchen Group operates within the furniture and home furnishings manufacturing industry, focusing on the production and retail of high-quality cabinetry for residential properties. With more than three decades of operational expertise, the company has established a distinct vertically integrated business model that streamlines the creation of over 7,000 kitchens, laundries, wardrobes, and home offices each year. This approach allows the organization to maintain strict quality control while delivering customized solutions to Australian homeowners and interior designers.
The company maintains a significant physical footprint across Australia to support its manufacturing and sales operations. Its primary manufacturing facility is situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales, serving as the hub for production activities. Corporate oversight is managed through offices located in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, ensuring comprehensive coverage of major regional markets. This strategic distribution of facilities supports the company's ability to serve clients nationwide while adhering to its long-standing commitment to craftsmanship and efficient delivery.
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