Catering Sales Coordinator

p class="ql-align-justify"strongNow Hiring! Catering Sales Coordinator/strong/pp class="ql-align-justify"strongCompensation: /strong$17.00 - $21.00 per hour (DOE) plus sales commission/pp class="ql-align-justify"strongJob Summary:/strong/pp class="ql-align-justify"We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic Catering Coordinator to help manage and grow our catering and back-line business. You’ll play a key role in driving sales, managing orders, and building relationships with local businesses and customers, serving as the main point of contact for catering sales at multiple Potbelly Shops located in the surrounding Columbus, Ohio area./pp class="ql-align-justify"strongWhat’s in it for you:/strong/pulliCompetitive pay, with the potential for commission and performance bonuses./liliBenefits available for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Paid Time Off, and Meal Discounts./liliAuto and Phone Allowances Provided./liliFlexible hours and part-time work./liliCareer Advancement and Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and enhance your skills./li/ulp class="ql-align-justify"strongWhat You’ll Do:/strong/pulliWork alongside the Shop Managers to set sales goals and strategies./liliCoordinate delivery drivers and backline associates during peak times./liliActively prospect, solicit, qualify, and close catering business./liliAccurately produce and/or review all catering contracts./liliAct as the liaison between the customer and restaurant to ensure successful catering orders and generate repeat business./liliSends thank-you notes and follow up on all catering orders./liliHandle customer feedback, ensuring satisfaction and addressing concerns effectively./liliMaintain catering collateral and manage the shop’s delivery trade area./liliManage house accounts and ensure accurate payments and databases./liliStrive to meet and exceed sales goals; communicate daily with the District Manager on sales performance./liliLead targeted canvassing and customer correspondence to drive backline sales./liliRespond promptly to catering quote requests via email./liliMonitor sales trends and update the team on performance./liliEnsure all catering orders are fully accurate before delivery./liliUse suggestive selling of extras and sides by phone and in-store./liliUse tools to ensure the correct number of products is provided with each order./li/ulp class="ql-align-justify"strongWhat You’ll Need:/strong/pulliMust be at least 21 years old./liliHigh school diploma or equivalent./liliMinimum 1 year of catering sales experience required./liliReliable transportation required with MVR background check approval./liliAbility to drive to and from multiple locations in the designated area./liliExcellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills./li/ulp class="ql-align-justify"strongPhysical Demands: /strongAble to withstand long alternating periods of standing, walking, and sitting. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Tolerance to cold and hot temperatures, high noise levels, and potential allergens./pp class="ql-align-justify"strongWho We Are: /strongPotbelly restaurant is owned and operated by Royal Restaurant Group. We are a fast-growing restaurant company focused on our mission to become a compelling place to work, dine, and invest. We achieve this by consistently serving customers high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food in clean, family-friendly restaurants. We believe that happy, engaged employees provide higher levels of customer service. By creating a superior dining experience, we deliver better results, allowing us to reinvest in our people and our restaurants./ppVisit our website at a href="https://royalrg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"https://royalrg.com//a/p