Now Hiring - Pheasant Catering - Assistant Event and Sales Manager in Brooklyn, NY

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Pheasant Catering, a boutique catering company based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, is hiring a Assistant Events & Sales Manager. Duty Statements Event Sales and Client Relationships * Field smaller Corporate events * Initial Call * Respond to all client emails in a timely manner * Create Estimates + Proposals * Assist with larger events (Weddings, Fashion House events, Conferences) * Revise estimates with Events Manager and Owner as needed * Help to coordinate aspects of larger events * Attend tastings when needed * New Client Outreach * Help to coordinate and attend Expos * Maintain ongoing relationships with clientele * Work with marketing team to create newsletters, social media posts and any marketing materials Event Production * Produce some smaller Staffed and Drop-Off Events * Work closely with Owner and Sales & Events Manager to plan large and/or intricate events * Attend walkthroughs * Communicate with other departments to ensure delivery & operations do not pose a conflict * Lead Staff and Captain's meetings for smaller events prior to event to ensure smooth execution * Hand off event packets, including Kitchen Sheets, Packing Sheets and Service Diagrams, to Event Runners, Kitchen and Captains Handle any and all small event financials and some larger event financials upon request * Update estimates * Create final invoice and follow up with client until final payment is received Direct liaison between client and kitchen * Communicate all pertinent details to kitchen succinctly and in a timely manner * Inform kitchen of any and all changes immediately Catering Sales Strategy * Work directly with Sales & Events Manager and Company Owner to promote growth o Implement sales and marking strategies o Contribute ideas to market each revenue stream o Attend trade shows o Keep up with latest market trends Performance Standards(abilities + skills) * Detail oriented problem solver * Personable, warm and charismatic * Ability to communicate the core values of Pheasant to clients * Ability to upsell * Working knowledge of Excel * Excellent oral and verbal communication skills * Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign * Possess the ability to work well with a diverse range of personalities * Self-motivated to learn new programs and software required for the role Compensation + Benefits Salary $80K / year Subsidized Health, Vision & Dental Benefits after a 3-month trial period Continental breakfast & lunch provided Mon-Fri 10 Paid federal & religious holidays 10 Paid vacation days 5 Paid sick days Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Compensation Package: * Holiday pay Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Ability to Commute: * Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Brooklyn, NY 11222: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person