Catering Sales Assistant | Full-Time | Gaillard Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Catering Sales Assistant provides support and assistance to the Catering Sales Manager and Catering Manager coordinating catering sales and event planning efforts. The job involves initiating and developing quality leads to ensure the growth of catering sales.

The primary responsibility of a catering sales assistant is to assist the Catering Sales Manager and Catering Manager in developing existing business and catering sales marketing. Other important duties include assisting in booking, selling, planning, and coordinating all catered events while assuring the highest level of customer service. Generating revenue, establishing new accounts, monitoring catering details, keeping quality consistently high, and conducting catering sales presentations and calls also fall under the purview of a catering sales assistant job.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $20 to $24 and is eligible for tips/gratuity when assisting during catering/banquet events.

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until May 16, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with menu and event planning
• Participating in client and internal staff meetings
• Discussing contract terms with clients
• Basic accounting and payment handling
• Creating event food and beverage signage
• Answering emails and phone calls in the Catering Sales Manager's absence
• Attending contracted events and assisting with event execution

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to those with catered events experience.
• Basic computer proficiency: Gmail, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to work a variable schedule (including evenings and weekends, as required), depending on the event and business requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, Organizational and Problem-solving skills.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.