Description
CATERING & EVENT SALES COORDINATOR
Reports to: Growth Support Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Catering & Events Sales Representative to drive catering sales and event coordination for our Champs Chicken stand-alone location in Columbia, MO and all eight Moser’s Foods locations across Central Missouri. This individual will lead sales efforts and build strong relationships with clients to expand our catering services, which include Champs Chicken, Hangar 54 Pizza, BluTaco, and our deli and bakery offerings. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about food, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys making a meaningful impact in their community.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Proactively call on prospective catering clients to generate leads and grow sales.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to secure repeat business.
- Serve as the primary catering contact for the stand-alone Champs Chicken and all Moser’s Foods locations.
- Promote, sell, and coordinate catering services for a wide range of events including corporate functions, family gatherings, and community events.
- Coordinate logistics for catering orders and events including planning, scheduling, timely delivery, and setup.
- Collaborate with store-level management and team members to ensure smooth execution of catering services.
- Maintain detailed product knowledge across Champs Chicken, Hangar 54 Pizza, BluTaco, deli, and bakery menus.
- Regularly travel within Columbia and the Central Missouri region to meet with clients.
- Support the Growth Support Team through cross-training and shared responsibilities.
- Maintain records of sales activities including leads, calls, follow-ups, and closed deals.
- Attend and support community events, expos, and samplings to enhance brand visibility.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Proven experience in sales, ideally within foodservice, catering, or event planning is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Columbia and Central Missouri market preferred.
- Experience with CRM systems or other sales tracking tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of catering and event coordination.
- Knowledge of foodservice operations and customer service best practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to multitask and manage event timelines effectively.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email communication.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is typically performed in both office and field environments.
- Regular travel throughout the Columbia and Central Missouri region.
- Must pass an annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review for insurability under company policy.
- Must be available for a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
- Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment including a computer
- Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or employees via phone and in person in English
- Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move from car to customer location
- Must be able to travel by car to work locations
