Now Hiring - Gourmondo Co - Sales and Event Manager in Seattle, WA

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Competitive Salary! Exceptional Team! Sales Bonus! Gourmondo Co is a dynamic, growing Seattle-based food business looking to add a talented Sales and Event Planning Manager to our team! The primary role of the Sales and Event Planning Manager is to increase revenue by generating leads and converting them to sales with a balance between social and corporate markets. In this role, the proper execution of assigned events from start to finish is key, with special attention to the management of high-profile clients and high-touch, premium events. Base pay $78,000-$ 85,000 with quarterly commissions of: 1% on all individual sales. Once sales reach $275K in a quarter all commission thereafter will receive 2%. Quarterly Team Commission of up to $1K based on team goals. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: * Produce and manage sales based on leads via incoming phone calls, email inquiries, or internal referrals with the purpose of converting the lead to a sale. Identify, qualify, and solicit new catering business to achieve revenue goals. Produce sales based on previous clients renewing annual events. * Expand existing catering business and solicit new business. Will entail building deeper relationships with key clients and targeting new clients/industries to grow current client base. * Identify and build relationships with area venues, meeting planners, wedding coordinators, and event vendors through cold calling, networking, and referrals. Active involvement and representation of Gourmondo in industry groups such as NACE, ILEA, etc. * Work directly with clients and meeting planners to gather necessary information for menu planning, floor plan, timelines, rental orders, decor, cost and billing details and any other requirement pertinent to their event in a timely manner. * Conduct site visits when requested/required by client, and attend assigned events as client liaison when needed * Conduct client tastings and support executive chef and catering chef on custom event menus * Manage events to ensure proper service by staff, providing good communication and strong leadership; including on-site support for large-scale, high-touch events. * Create BEOs for distribution, participate in weekly BEO meetings and lead BEO discussion for assigned events. Responsible for follow-up circulation and timely communication with proper departments. * Complete event report with timely feedback provided to internal team, plus creation of post-event file, submitting all invoices and receipts in accordance with closing standards * Maintain complete and in-depth files on all future and past events as directed by departmental standards * Establish and maintain relationships with area venues, various meeting planners, wedding coordinators, and event vendors, and attend all major Gourmondo marketing events * Expand client relationships beyond the event experience through post-event thank you cards, as well as client gifting and acknowledgements * Held accountable to meet monthly metrics including catering sales goals, conversion rates, and other defined deliverables What We Are Looking For: * Experience executing full service off-site events at local venues both with and without kitchen facilities * Years planning and selling catered events, including menu customizations, rental coordination, timeline generation and leading site visit with clients * Energized by managing high volume of events, often taking place simultaneously * Finds joy in providing stellar customer service and setting clients up for success * A team player that is goal oriented * Passion for food and beverage industry! Schedule: * Monday-Friday * Occasional Weekends Highlight of Gourmondo Benefits * At Gourmondo, our Benefits package includes a choice of multiple Medical plans (Gourmondo covers 50% of medical premium), 2 Dental plans, a standard Vision plan, and complimentary Life Insurance Benefit of $10,000 for all full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours weekly. * 401(k) * Paid time off * Commuter benefits: Orca Passport subsidized by Gourmondo Why Gourmondo? * We are a growing local business with a dedication to supporting our community and local non-profit organizations. * We believe in fostering an environment of collaboration, transparency, understanding, open communication, fun, and respect. * Our team is closely bonded through a love for food and positive working relationships. * We embrace diversity and believe it's what makes us great. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person