Now Hiring - Food And Beverage Local Sales Marketing Coordinator in Summerville, SC

POSITION SUMMARY

Facilitate on-site/off-site caterings and events to drive sales. Establish positive and on-going relationships with local businesses, through face-to-face visits and marketing efforts. Develop and execute local charitable events that position Carolina Ale House and TakoSushi as a community leader. Support company-wide promotions, by disseminating information and engaging staff through incentives. Collaborate and lend support to the Sales and Marketing team as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• LSM Coordinator efforts between GM & Home Office:

o Utilize Tripleseat for all Leads, Bookings, BEO’s and Financial data o Attend weekly manager meetings to communicate details of events and bookings o Submit weekly recap form to GM and SMM o Coordinate All donation requests through the Home Office and SMM o Coordinate store plan for holidays and special events o Establish and Facilitate NFL and College Watch parties o Complete LSM Coordinator checklist in Promotional Project Briefs and submit to SMM upon completion

• Parties/Caterings/Special Events

o Create menu with guest, GM and KM o Create BEO and follow up on approval o Communicate details and ensure staffing with management o Be present for elevated bookings and caterings, as defined by GM and SMM o Identify and develop local store catering team

• Local Events

o Organize the set-up and breakdown for events o Collaborate with Event Organizers o Communicate and confirm staffing with GM, prior to schedules being posted. o “Last-minute” events require a live conversation with GM and DM o Secure promotional items for upcoming events

• Business and Non-profit Community Partnerships

o Schedule monthly visit to local businesses, charities, and civic organizations o Participate in monthly Chamber meetings and events o Network with community and industry peers o Visit the local Visitor Bureau monthly

• Promotion Roll-outs

o Ensure all collateral is in the store and displayed on schedule o Organize staff training with GM

• Apartment/Hotel Partnerships

o Visit apartment complex offices monthly for “move in” package availability o Contribute to their newsletter o Build relationships with hotel employees o Visit hotels bi-weekly to deliver sales materials, menus, and discount coupons

• Apartment/Hotel Partnerships

o Visit apartment complex offices monthly for “move in” package availability o Contribute to their newsletter o Build relationships with hotel employees o Visit hotels bi-weekly to deliver sales materials, menus, and discount coupons

• Additional Duties as Assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to monitor and adjust in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Communication proficiency
• Exemplary customer service and client focus
• Organizational skills

COMMISSION-BASED DUTIES

• Booking Parties and complete follow through
• Set up menu and create BEO’s and contract
• Communicate with management and be visible in the restaurant, as defined by the GM
• Establish staffing levels for parties and events with GM
• Ensure food quantities and availability with KM
• Organize the set-up and breakdown for all parties and be present as defined by

GM and SMM

• Complete all phases of Tripleseat requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

Marketing experience and background with Food/Beverage or Restaurants

Work Environment

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, photocopiers and cell phones.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may frequently lift and/or move materials/product up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position
• Hours of work and days vary
• Evenings and weekend availability required
• Holidays may be required, based on scheduled events and volume

Travel

• This position requires from 25% travel
• Travel may be outside the local area and/or overnight

Compensation

• Manager meal benefits
• Commission can be earned on parties with parameters defined by GM
• GM must sign off on all parties that will earn commission
• Commission paid quarterly

Other Duties
The job description is not destined to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Food industry: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location