Catering Sales Manager

City Barbeque is a renowned restaurant company known for its commitment to delivering high-quality barbeque cuisine and exceptional customer service within the food service industry. Established with a passion for authentic barbeque, City Barbeque has grown into a trusted brand that caters to a diverse clientele, including corporate accounts and social events. The company operates on a foundation of strong community values and a focus on building lasting relationships with customers, suppliers, and staff alike. With a dynamic business model that emphasizes both dine-in experiences and catering services, City Barbeque is committed to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

The Catering Sales Manager position at City Barbeque is a pivotal role designed for a motivated sales professional who will be responsible for driving sales growth through regional catering and outside sales events. This hybrid remote role requires the manager to reside within 30 minutes of one market to facilitate in-person networking, client meetings, and event coordination. The position reports directly to the Regional Sales Director and offers a highly competitive total compensation package ranging between 70,000 to 75,000 USD annually, which includes a solid base salary and an uncapped 3.5 percent commission on all new business generated.

In this role, the Catering Sales Manager is entrusted with creating and executing targeted strategies to increase catering sales within a designated territory by focusing on corporate and social event markets. This includes proactively seeking new business opportunities, cultivating existing client relationships, and actively participating in local networking events to maintain a visible presence in the market. The manager will be responsible for managing the entire catering order process from client initiation through to successful event execution, ensuring seamless communication between clients and catering operations. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining high standards of professionalism, integrity, and customer service excellence.

The candidate will apply superior sales techniques, including cold calling, strategic planning, and effective closing strategies to meet and exceed quarterly sales goals. Additionally, the Catering Sales Manager will utilize customer relationship management (CRM) systems to track sales progress, manage accounts, and analyze data for informed decision-making. This role also demands excellent organizational skills to prioritize work efficiently, troubleshoot potential challenges, and adapt swiftly to changing market conditions. Experience in food safety protocols and strong knowledge of the local territory are essential to succeed.

City Barbeque values a team-oriented approach and looks for a candidate who is passionate about food service, possesses outstanding communication and presentation skills, and is capable of influencing cross-functional teams. Weekend availability is required to support sales activities and event participation during peak times. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a sales professional eager to join a respected restaurant brand that offers growth potential, competitive pay, and a supportive work environment focused on success and collaboration.