• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Sales / Event Designer

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals on a consistent basis.
• Developing prospects by prospecting, being active in the community, and networking; Serves as the MEC Brand Ambassador in targeted community events or organizations in his/her region.
• Maintains successful, repetitive client list by providing exceptional service and cultivating strong relationships.
• Negotiates pricing, proposals and contracts with clients.
• Manages sales processes including maintaining sales reports.
• Develops market and competitor knowledge and be able to actively suggest new ways MEC can deliver to the same level.
• Remains current on industry trends as it pertains to food and beverage innovation.
• Creates exciting and enticing sales proposals.
• Ensures fulfillment of special requests including dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Ensure compliance with company booking policies and procedures.
• Ensure all bookings follow accounting/billing standards for audit key controls and receivables.
• Successful implementation of catering free sell policies, food/beverage minimums, service charge, fees, etc.
• Assure all bookings are accounted for in contract binders and up to date.
• Coordinate and gain approval for all menu tasting events for clients and communicate all details to appropriate operations team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, resolve problems and recommend solutions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to complete assigned tasks with little supervision; high sense of urgency.
• Detail-oriented and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Positive attitude and the ability to handle challenges with maturity and diplomacy.
• An energetic, flexible, easygoing people person, capable of managing diverse personalities.
• Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects.
• Knowledge in all areas of sales and event planning and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and software applications including Word and Excel.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 2 year of sales experience, preferably in an off-premise catering setting.