Velvet Taco - Dallas, TX
posted 5 months ago
The Area Catering Sales Manager at Velvet Taco will play a pivotal role in driving new catering sales and establishing strong client relationships. This position is essential for supporting catering marketing, operations, and the strategy for new restaurant openings. Velvet Taco, with over 40 restaurants across multiple states and plans to expand by 40-50 more in the next four years, is seeking a dynamic individual to lead catering sales in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The successful candidate will act as a brand accelerant, enhancing awareness of the Velvet Taco brand and its catering offerings while significantly impacting area catering sales. In this role, the Area Catering Sales Manager will report directly to the VP of Marketing and collaborate closely with other members of the Restaurant Support Office and Field Operations. The company has been recognized by QSR magazine as one of the Best Brands to Work For, emphasizing a people-first approach to team management. The ideal candidate will foster a culture that is inclusive, developmental, and energetic, aligning with Velvet Taco's core values. The responsibilities include generating leads, developing a catering contact list, and conducting prospecting through calls, emails, and food drops. The manager will also recommend and support the creation of catering sales tools and programs, lead local marketing events, and maintain catering standards of service in partnership with operations. Additionally, the role involves collaborating on new restaurant opening marketing plans and assisting with overall catering planning and execution. The Area Catering Sales Manager must be relentless in setting goals, solving problems, and executing local marketing or catering sales plans, all while being passionate about guest relations and creating memorable experiences.