Catering + Events Sales Manager - Brooklyn, United States - Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

Verified Company

Brooklyn, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good.

Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness.

We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand.

As the Catering + Events Sales Manager, you are the lead for event and catering sales in the New York City and Los Angeles markets, as well as additional markets where Van Leeuwen has scoop shops.

This person will work with the Director of Business Development to drive catering and event sales by developing and maintaining relationships with potential and existing clients, and overseeing the full sales cycle from inquiry to close.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SALES / CLIENT MANAGEMENT
Respond to all catering and event inquiries in a timely manner
Provide exceptional customer service from initial inquiry through event development, negotiation, event execution, and post event follow up
Maximize revenue for each event by offering comprehensive packages and upsell items
Create proposals, contracts, invoices, and BEOs using Tripleseat and NetSuite
Develop and maintain client relationships
Proactively source outside sales opportunities to network and develop relationships with clients
Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies to seek new business
OPERATIONS
Work directly with the Events GM to communicate and coordinate all event logistics and execution
Attend and manage onsite execution of events from load in, to execution and load out, as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

2+ years of experience in catering, events, or hospitality sales
Strong attention to detail and highly organized
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work in a fastpaced environment and meet deadlines
Strong problemsolving skills with initiative and follow through
Enthusiastic, selfmotivated sales driven individual who has a natural desire to exceed client expectations, and is excited to build and optimize Van Leeuwen's presence in the catering + events space
Experience using CRM software
Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends, during peak season to meet business demands

COMPENSATION

Base Salary for this role is $65,000 per year plus commission and bonus opportunities based on performance
10% bonus + uncapped commission, OTE $80k

PERKS + BENEFITS

Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide)
Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution
401k with up to 4% Employer Match
Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan
Wellness Reimbursement Plan
Paid Time Off 3 Weeks / 120 Hours Total
Paid Sick Time
Yearly Performance Reviews

Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer.

We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.