Do you have a passion for the event industry? Are you looking for a fun, creative, dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment? If so, come join our team! Windows Catering is looking for a full-time Sales Assistant to help support our sales operations.
Perks: 401(k), Cell phone reimbursement, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Mileage reimbursement, Paid time off, Paid training, Vision insurance
Primary Function
The primary function of a Windows Catering Sales Assistant is to support a Senior Event Planner with the goal of overall operational efficiency and revenue growth. As a catering sales coordinator, you will work with senior event designers on revenue generation and administrative responsibilities. Day-to-day responsibilities may change based on support needs, off-premise event schedules, and project-based work. The Sales Assistant’s job responsibilities will be driven by the changing needs of the Event Planner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle and process orders including follow-up and billing
- Assist with office organization including filing and managing Sr. Event Planner’s calendar
- Participate in daily menu checking of kitchen and delivery orders
- Operations meeting preparation to ensure timely, complete and accurate information is communicated to each department manager in advance (Facilitate Operations meetings on an as needed basis)
- Create menu cards and other event-related materials
- Respond to inquiries with detailed information gathering and ensuring timely follow-up
- Proposal drafting, menu creation and event designing with routine revisions of outstanding proposals and follow-up with clients
- Assist with billing and post-event follow-up with client, outside vendors and captains
- Assist with marketing efforts including mailings and helping to develop of hot prospective client lists
- Assist in managing deposits and AR collections
- Assist in updating Outstanding and other reporting requirements
- Attend events and provide on-site support
- Track inventory levels of marketing materials
- Customer service, post-event follow-up phone calls, thank you notes
- Maintain Inquiry Module ensuring follow-up and that information is accurate
- Performs all duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as an Administrative or Sales Assistant
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (2 Years Preferred)
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g., scanners/printers)
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Customer service attitude
- High school degree: additional certification in Office Management is a plus
*Please note that employment with Windows Catering Company does not guarantee sponsorship for U.S. citizenship or any specific immigration-related benefits. Sponsorship decisions are made at the sole discretion of the company and are based on business needs, compliance with immigration laws, and the employee's qualifications*
Windows Catering Company
Our Story
Known as one of the premier off-premise caterers in Washington D.C., Windows has an established national reputation for exceptional food, creativity and presentation combined with outstanding service. Windows’ New American-style cuisine is abound with inventive interpretations and modern creations based on the very best traditions of American, regional and international cuisine.
In 1985, Chef-proprietor Henry Dinardo, well known on the national food scene, founded the nationally acclaimed restaurant, Windows, which earned him the honor as one of the Top 25 Chefs in America by Food & Wine Magazine. In 1987, Chef Dinardo and partner, Carol Bloom, a former public relations executive for the Watergate Hotel, established Windows Catering Company to meet the growing demand for high-quality special events and entertaining.
Overseeing Windows’ in-house kitchen and bakery, Executive Chef Pasquale Ingenito, and the 2005 National Pastry Champion Chef Laurent Lhuillier work with a talented team to create an exceptional variety of hors d’oeuvres, entrees and desserts. Attuned to the changing tastes and trends in food and presentation, Chefs Dinardo, Ingenito and Lhuillier continually update Windows’ offerings with a variety of delicacies that include Truffled Lobster “Corn Dog” with Grain Mustard Soubise and Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Torchon Apricot Peach Compote and Moulard Duck Ham.
Windows Catering Company is an equal opportunity employer in practice and policy. We treat employees and applicants fairly without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. Windows Catering Company is a drug-free workplace.
| Address | 5724 General Washington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312 |
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| Property Type | Catering |
| # Jobs | 1 |
