Contract 1099 Catering Sales Representative - Full-time / Part-time

Well established Quick Service Restaurant looking for Catering Sales Representatives to complete a minimum of 75 outbound calls per day.  The contractor is also responsible for documenting all call interactions in database including updates, scheduling details and tracking progress of each order.  Responsible for establishing and maintaining good rapport with current and potential customers. 

• Daily productivity goal is to complete a minimum of 75 outbound calls per day.

• Solicits new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques, including cold calling, direct outside sales, and relationship building. 

• Continuously reaches out to at risk customers, new and active customers, and gains back lost and lapsed customers.

• Provides a positive customer experience by educating customers about our products, responding to questions, building trust, and overcoming objections. 

• Effectively demonstrates required sales techniques to build sales and provide ongoing support of the customer and gain repeat orders.

• Promptly and accurately enters all customer inquiry data into the CRM. 

• Completes follow-up tasks on daily activities, contact lists, and campaigns. 

• Takes direction and works independently. 

• Tracks, prioritizes, and finishes duties and projects as required and assigned in an efficient and timely manner with minimal supervision.

• Returns all emails and voice mails within 24 hours.

• Deals with interruptions and successfully manages multiple tasks.

• Maintains behaviors and actions consistent with the company’s values and standards.  

• Consistently adheres to all policies and procedures. 

• Continuously looks for ways to increase professional development. 

• Works additional hours as needed. 

  Competencies

Accountability

Business Acumen

Competitive personality

Strong, Articulate Communication

Execution Excellence and Reliability

Positive attitude

Relationship Building

Self-motivation

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience. 

• HIGH SPEED INTERNET IS REQUIRED!

• 2 years of sales experience.

• 2 years of experience interacting and creating relationships with internal and external customers of all levels and skill sets.

• 2 years of experience interpreting business goals and applying techniques and strategies to expedite the achievement of those goals.

• 2 years of using a PC and Microsoft Suite.

• Intermediate skill using Word, Excel, and Outlook.

   

  Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. 

• 3 years of sales experience.

• 3 years of restaurant experience.