Catering Sales Manager
$48,000–$84,000 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Proactively source, pitch, and close new off-site catering accounts, focusing heavily on corporate daily feeds, medical sales, and large-scale off-site productions. Immediately tap into your current book of business to transition and book off-site breakfast, lunch, and evening events under the restaurant's brand. Conduct daily cold outreach, field visits, and networking at local business hubs to build a robust sales pipeline from scratch. Partner with the kitchen team to coordinate off-site delivery logistics, staffing, equipment packing, and setups to guarantee seamless execution at external venues. Track sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets. Negotiate contracts and close catering bookings for a wide range of event sizes and formats. Represent Latuli Foods LLC at networking events, trade shows, and community functions to grow brand presence.
Required Qualifications
- Active Book of Business
- Minimum of 3 years of pure outbound hospitality sales experience
- Solid understanding of off-site event logistics
- Valid driver's license
- reliable transportation
- 2+ years of experience in catering sales, hospitality sales, or event sales
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
- Strong knowledge of catering operations, event planning, and food service industry
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Tripleseat
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and customer-focused mindset
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