Catering Sales Lead

Position Overview

The Lucky Lab Catering Sales Lead is responsible for the sales growth and market presence of the Lucky Lab Catering brand, in addition to overseeing all internal and external catering events. This is a customer facing position that requires maintaining a personable and highly professional demeanor while interacting with clients and co-workers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies and plans to accelerate lead generation.
• Work with restaurant catering programs to optimize service delivery.
• Solicit business through regular clients and cold call potential clients.
• Grow corporate catering sales by 40-50% within the first year (Delivery, Pick up, and Corporate Events).
• Achieve quarterly sales goals and maintain relationships with existing catering customers via phone communication, personal visits, thank you letters, and community events.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in the hospitality industry with 2+ years in catering, sales, and event management.
• In-depth knowledge of the coffee industry or a strong willingness to learn.
• Understanding of the restaurant and event industry including current market needs and trends.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding goals.
• Experience in food preparation, on-site setup, and cleanup is essential.
• Familiarity with CRM software tools (TPP, Salesforce, Dubsado, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Google Suite platform.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Vacation time
• Quarterly bonus
• Collaborative team environment
• Free coffee and lots of dog cuddles!