Sales Manager

Join Our Team as a Sales Associate at Food Trends Catering & Events!About Us: Food Trends Catering & Events is a full-service caterer and event planning company with over 25 years of experience. What began as a small operation has grown into one of the most renowned catering and event planning businesses in the industry, with facilities spanning over 30,000 square feet between Manhattan and New Jersey. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and customer service, now serving over 1,000 customers daily. As a woman-owned, family-run business, we value innovation, authenticity, and heart in everything we do.About the Role: We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to drive corporate sales growth and develop new client relationships for Food Trends. You will focus on generating new business opportunities, managing a substantial pipeline of leads, and maintaining relationships with existing corporate, private, and government clients.If you're self-motivated and passionate about food, customer service and sales, we'd love for you to bring your expertise and energy to our team! Key Responsibilities:Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, securing repeat business and referrals. These include corporate accounts, private/social clients and government agencies.Lead Generation & Outreach: Proactively seek and engage new B2B leads through cold calling, networking events, direct outside sales, and relationship building.Client Consultations: Meet with clients to understand their event needs, offer personalized catering solutions, and ensure a seamless experience.Sales Presentations & Tastings: Deliver compelling presentations and tastings to prospective clients - showcasing our services, menu options, and event capabilities.Pipeline Management: Manage a substantial pipeline of leads and/or lapsed clients - maximizing opportunities for new business and achieving sales targets.Collaboration: Work closely with the creative, event planning, and operations teams to ensure the successful execution of events from start to finish.Networking & Market Knowledge: Attend local business networking events and identify new corporate catering opportunities in Manhattan and surrounding areas.Qualifications:Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (preferred).Proven experience in sales, ideally in the catering, events, or hospitality industries.Existing network of contacts, including corporate, private/social, and government accounts, is a plus.Proficiency in relationship building, outbound sales, and delivering compelling sales presentations.Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.Self-driven and capable of working independently, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.Why Join Us?Legacy of Excellence: Be part of a highly respected, woman-owned, family-run business with over 25 years of industry leadership.Growth Opportunities: Play a key role in expanding our corporate sales and developing new business relationships.Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a dynamic, creative team that values your input and expertise.Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary with performance-based incentives, plus a comprehensive benefits package.If youre ready to take your career to the next level in a thriving and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!Apply today and join the Food Trends family!

Created: 2025-02-14