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Restaurant Catering Sales Manager - Orange County
Job Description
Catering Sales Manager
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Salary: $80,000 + Bonus
A well-established corporate catering company is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to drive business growth in the Santa Ana market. This role is ideal for an outgoing and energetic sales professional with a strong background in B2B outdoor sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and a results-driven mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary: $80,000
- Bonus eligibility after completing training and working independently
- Monday-Friday schedule (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM) with evenings and weekends off
- Company-provided laptop and cell phone
- Mileage reimbursement for customer visits
- Paid vacation and holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s)
- Health insurance after 90 days (dental & vision available)
- 401k plan with company match
Key Responsibilities
- Prospecting & Sales Development – Actively engage in face-to-face marketing with business professionals, building relationships and growing the client base.
- Lead & Order Management – Utilize CRM tools to manage leads and process catering orders from various sources (email, online, phone, etc.).
- Strategic Market Planning – Collaborate with leadership to identify target businesses and industries for growth.
- Customer Relations – Serve as the face of the company, developing strong client relationships and earning trust to drive repeat business.
- Sales Presentations – Conduct food presentations to potential clients to secure new accounts.
- Sales Planning & Organization – Develop and execute a structured weekly sales strategy with thorough follow-ups.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in B2B outdoor sales
- Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, high-energy, and positively assertive in building relationships and new business
- Excellent Driving Record a must!
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional looking to thrive in a dynamic environment with great earning potential and work-life balance. Apply today!
Meet Your Recruiter
Michael Sumeracki, CPC
Franchise Partner
Michael Sumeracki has been involved in the food and beverage industry for over 30 years, getting his first taste as a busboy in a local family restaurant in Michigan. Instantly hooked on the speed, challenge, and fact that every day brought new experiences, Michael quickly moved into serving in some of the finest restaurants in Michigan until taking over one of the most expansive wine lists in the state as a sommelier.
Michael jumped on the opportunity to be an opening manager for the new Wynn Resort Las Vegas in 2005 and then spent several years working for Motor City Casino and MGM in Detroit until packing his bags again and moving to Southern California where he would continue working for a variety of venues including high-volume restaurants and wineries.
Not completely satisfied with his career path, Michael decided to go back to university where he would complete his BA in human resources management. As luck would have it, Michael was searching for work that would allow time for completing his degree when he connected with the Gecko Hospitality Southern California franchisee and was offered the opportunity to recruit with the company. Two and a half years later, Michael was offered the opportunity to take over the LA and Orange County markets and has accepted the challenge.
Michael currently resides in southern California and keeps busy outside of talent management with hiking, biking, and traveling. He looks forward to continuing the partnerships with the great restaurants and candidates in Southern California.
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