24 Carrots Catering and Events · 3 months ago
Catering and Event Sales Manager (Orange County)
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years exp24 Carrots Catering and Events is a full-service, employee-owned catering and hospitality group committed to creating remarkable experiences. The Catering & Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth and delivering extraordinary hospitality experiences, blending business development with client relationship management and creative event strategy.
CateringEvent ManagementEventsFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Driving revenue growth and delivering extraordinary hospitality experiences throughout Southern California
Blending business development, client relationship management, and creative event strategy to bring the 24 Carrots brand to life through unforgettable events
Managing strategic accounts and developing proven sales ability
Building strong interpersonal relationships and retaining clients
Negotiating contracts, maximizing profitability, and delivering exceptional customer service
Managing pipeline, sales KPIs, and CRM systems
Leading collaboratively across departments and planning large-scale events
Maintaining organization and detail orientation with excellent project management skills
Communicating effectively, both written and verbal, and public speaking
Utilizing Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRM platforms, and catering/event management software
Qualification
Required
Proven sales ability with experience in developing and managing strategic accounts
Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for hospitality, both internally and externally
Exceptional relationship-building and client retention abilities
Experience in negotiating contracts, maximizing profitability, and delivering exceptional customer service
Expertise in pipeline management, sales KPIs, and CRM systems
Strong leadership presence with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Experience planning, managing, and executing large-scale events with precision
Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent project management skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in public speaking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRM platforms, and catering/event management software
5–7 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals
Current California Food Handler's card and valid driver's license required
Local travel required
Preferred
College degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
Benefits
Group health benefits
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and sick time
Holiday pay
401k retirement plan
Company
24 Carrots Catering and Events
24 Carrots is Southern California’s premier experiential catering and hospitality group.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lynn Wagoner
Chief Business Development Officer
Recent News
2024-01-20
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