Southern Ice Cream Corp. · 14 hours ago
Special Events Customer Service/Sales Representative
Southern Ice Cream Corp. is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Inside Sales Representative – Special Events to manage inbound and outbound sales for event-based services. This role involves engaging with customers planning various events and providing outstanding service to ensure memorable experiences.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Sales Generation: Respond to inbound inquiries and actively pursue outbound opportunities for event-based ice cream services
Lead Qualification: Identify and qualify new prospects through phone, email, and web channels; understand customer needs and event requirements
Customer Engagement: Build strong relationships with customers by providing outstanding service from inquiry to post-event follow-up
Quote & Booking Management: Prepare quotes, negotiate terms, and manage bookings using CRM and scheduling tools
Cross-Department Coordination: Work with Operations and Logistics teams to ensure successful event execution and timely delivery
Campaign Support: Collaborate with Marketing to support seasonal campaigns, promotions, and outreach strategies
Sales Reporting: Maintain detailed records of leads, conversations, and sales activities; assist with forecasting and weekly reporting
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years in inside sales, customer service, or event coordination
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, MovingUp, or similar)
Preferred
Background in food service, catering, or event planning
Knowledge of the Greater Houston area event landscape
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Company
Southern Ice Cream Corp.
Southern Ice Cream celebrates 40 years in business in the greater Houston area! We specialize in mobile ice cream vending, specialty frozen dessert foodservice and our most popular push cart & ice cream truck services for special events! We offer push cart rentals & ice cream truck rentals that are great for corporate events, birthday parties, pool parties, organization gatherings, customer appreciation days, employee rewards, fundraisers and much more.
Funding
Current Stage
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