Now Hiring - Cuisine Unlimited Catering and Special Events - Catering Sales Account Executive in South Salt Lake, UT

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Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic, polished, and relationship-driven Catering Sales Account Executive who can immediately step into a high-performance environment. This role is ideal for someone who loves building client relationships, crafting luxury event experiences, and driving revenue through strategic sales initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Proactively prospect and secure new catering business through cold calling, networking events, referrals, office visits, and industry outreach.
• Build and nurture long-term client relationships with a focus on premium service and hospitality excellence.
• Guide clients through menu development, proposals, tastings, negotiations, and event planning with sophistication and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate closely with production and operations teams to meet monthly sales targets and support annual sales strategies.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with clients, vendors, and prospects.
• Prepare and distribute detailed event information to internal teams, ensuring proper execution.
• Coordinate with professional wedding and event planners to manage outsourced vendor services, including rental logistics, on-site event execution, and deposit management.
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to pricing details and luxury-level service standards.
• Build RFPs for preferred venue vendors and support special event permit submissions (temporary food, fire, parking, DABS single event permits).
• Conduct elevated client tastings following established tasting guidelines.
• Represent Cuisine Unlimited with professionalism, confidence, and a polished brand presence.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age.
• A high school diploma is required. A Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 35 years of hospitality industry experience preferred.
• 12 years of catering sales experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to deliver clear, compelling presentations.
• Experience with menu development and pricing preferred.
• Highly organized, analytical, proactive, and able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.
• Experience with Total Party Planner preferred but not required.
• Professional, enthusiastic, dependable, and committed to luxury-level client service. Schedule
• Flexibility required; events may occur during evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Some remote work flexibility may be available with approval.

Benefits

• Generous and competitive Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexible work hours with potential work-from-home options.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program
• Supplemental insurance options

Compensation

$51,000 - $62,000 annually DOE + Commission potential This range reflects experience, industry background, and demonstrated sales capability. Why Join Us? You'll be part of a legacy brand known for excellence, innovation, and elevated hospitality. If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and sales expertise to a luxury-focused catering company with deep roots and big momentum, we'd love to connect. Pay: $51,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan Work Location: In person