Events Associate - New York, United States - Recruiting From Scratch

Recruiting From Scratch

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies.

Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

This role is for a client of Recruiting from Scratch.

Location:
New York City / LES.

Our client is looking to hire on an events associate to join their team.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the business including catering, events and sales department.

You will be helping with on and off premises catering & event functions from client contact, writing proposals, contracts, kitchen operation plan, captaining events, client walk-thrus and scheduling.

You will also assist in extra arrangements such as table settings, video/audio equipment, music and flowers. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment and working with a small team, this opportunity is for you.

What you will do:

Creating, sending, and maintaining current contracts for our catering clients,
Creating, entering and updating proposals in Trello, and the shared calender,
Hosting property tours, familiarizing customers and potential customers with property features, products and services.
Preparing electronic mailings containing sales and marketing information for current and potential clients.
Assisting in the developing of sales and marketing strategies and plans of action to solicit business for both off site and Prive caterings.
Sales responsibilities which may include coldcalling and sitevisiting customers in order to generate new sales revenue.
Assisting in the scheduling, setup and successful execution of the catered events both on and offsite.
Collaborating with other team members in various job categories, including order packing and expediting.
Serving as a liaison to the owner to provide them with pertinent information concerning client leads, operations, and weekly events.
Serving as a liaison to the director of operations and f&b manager to provide them with pertinent information concerning their assigned events; staffing assignment and menus.
Serving as the liaison to the bookkeeping department to ensure accurate billing and record keeping.

Who you are:

Strong sense of hospitality and customer service
Highly organized, a self starter and able to work independently with mínimal supervision
Proactive with the ability to think beyond the task
Ability and willingness to pursue areas of concern to find a long term solution.
Time management
Ability to work in a fast paced environment while balancing competing priorities
Experience in interacting with staff at various levels
Handling sensitive matters with integrity & discretion
Proficient at using office software such as Google Workspace etc
Flexibility, and the ability to engage with leaders in a professional and confident manner
Assist and lead in event management from initial conversation to break down.
Politely and professionally answer the telephone and greets clients.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma required; AA Degree or BA Degree preferred
13 years of catering assistant experience or high volume restaurant expediting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Food Safety Certification
Must be able to lift 20 lbs
Must be able to spend hours on your fee

Pay:
$20/hr

Schedule: