Catering Sales Associate

Department: Sales & Marketing
Reports To: Operations Team
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ is seeking a motivated and results-driven Catering Sales Associate to join our growing team. This role is perfect for a self-starter who enjoys networking, building client relationships, and helping execute memorable food experiences. As a key contributor to our catering growth, you will drive sales, manage client accounts, and coordinate with our kitchen and operations team to deliver exceptional service.

• Proactively generate new leads through networking, cold calling, referrals, and outreach

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, schools, nonprofits, and community partners

• Identify and target new business opportunities across Milwaukee and surrounding areas

• Conduct detailed client consultations to understand event objectives, budgets, and service needs

• Create and present custom catering proposals and service packages

• Work cross-functionally with kitchen and logistics teams to ensure flawless event execution

• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide a high level of service pre- and post-event

• Keep accurate records of all sales activity, proposals, and bookings

• Resolve any issues or concerns in a professional and timely manner to ensure repeat business

• Track and report on daily and weekly sales activity

• Analyze sales performance and client feedback to improve strategies

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create content and promotional campaigns for catering

• Represent the brand at expos, community events, and client meetings to expand visibility

• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in catering, events, or hospitality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and hit targets

• Knowledge of catering operations or event planning preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field preferred

• Equivalent experience in a sales or client-facing role will be considered

• Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Local travel to client meetings and events as needed

• Base salary + performance-based commission

• Commission on each event booked and managed

• Tiered commission for events from generic or shared leads

• Additional bonuses for hitting sales milestones

• High income potential for motivated, results-oriented candidates