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QCD Catering Sales Manager

QC Catering, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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At QC Catering, we start with an enthusiastic YES. This drives us to provide creative and modern catering experiences. We prioritize PEOPLE, ensuring compassionate caring and empowerment in all our interactions. Rooted in TRUSTED HOSPITALITY, we go beyond exquisite food to create memorable experiences that help clients narrate their stories. Committed to ALWAYS GROW, our passionate teams strive for personal and professional development while embracing COLLABORATION. Through teamwork and strong partnerships, we tackle monumental tasks with ease, making even the largest endeavors feel almost effortless.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING QC Catering is seeking a highly motivated QC Direct Sales Manager to join our team. QC Direct is our drop-off (delivery) corporate catering channel, and in this role you’ll be the primary point of contact for corporate clients from first inquiry to successful delivery. You’ll own orders end-to-end, coordinating scheduling, menus, and internal handoffs, and you’ll drive growth through follow‑up, upsells, referrals, and relationship‑building while meeting clear monthly and annual sales targets. You’ll also serve as the day‑to‑day communication bridge between clients and our internal teams, flagging priorities, wins, and issues early so operations can execute smoothly.

If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same, we’re looking for someone personable and proactive who isn’t afraid to pick up the phone, build relationships across Charlotte, and execute with strong attention to detail and follow‑through. You should genuinely love food and hospitality and enjoy guiding clients to menus that fit their taste, budget, dietary needs, and the tone of their meeting or event.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years of corporate sales experience – preferably in hospitality

Minimum of 2 years or more in catering or events

Comfortability with various CRM software and digital tools

COMPENSATION QC Catering’s compensation package includes a competitive experience‑based salary, commission plan with additional earning potential, and company benefits. Our collaborative and dynamic team cannot wait to work with you! The base range for this role is $45,000‑$47,500, with OTE for commission slated at $54,000‑$60,000 annually.

WORKLOAD / HOURS Expected hours are 45‑50 hours per week on average and potentially more during increased seasonality business. Possibility to work nights and weekends. More important than hours worked is the ability to get the job done, ensure clients have an exceptional experience and provide company and sales success.

RESPONSIBILITIES Sales Strategy & Execution

Own the Sales Process:

Own QC Direct (drop‑off/delivery) orders end‑to‑end from first inquiry to confirmed booking and successful delivery. Maintain a high closing ratio through strong discovery, tailored menu recommendations, clear proposals, and timely follow‑up.

Hit the Number:

Achieve monthly and annual sales goals through consistent pipeline discipline, conversion focus, upsells, and referral generation.

Lead with Data:

Track and analyze performance across QC Direct and drop‑off segments. Drive decisions using client feedback, CRM metrics, and win/loss analysis.

Dedicate daily time to outbound activity, including making follow‑up calls, reconnecting with dormant accounts, prospecting new corporate clients, asking for referrals, and pursuing warm and cold leads. Actively seek intro meetings, client site visits, and face‑to‑face relationship building to expand our presence in the Charlotte corporate market and build advocates who refer us.

Client Management

Client Responsiveness:

Respond to all inbound and active client communication as soon as possible (ideally within 4 business hours). Stay on top of every interaction.

Client Relationship & Account Ownership:

Act as the primary point of contact for your clients from initial outreach through post‑order follow‑up. You own the relationship and are responsible for ensuring accuracy and clarity across all communications, including confirmations, order details, and expectations.

Hands‑On Coordination:

Coordinate scheduling, menu decisions, and internal handoffs. Manage changes, questions, and issue resolution in real time while preserving client satisfaction and profitability.

Fully manage client information within the CRM, including all contact records, proposals, and follow‑ups. You are accountable for creating and finalizing proposals, confirmations, invoices, and BEOs as needed, ensuring every detail is correct and communicated to internal teams.

Internal Collaboration & Communication

Daily Internal Communication:

Coordinate the QC Direct daily check‑in, serving as the liaison between the client voice and internal teams. Regularly share client insights and elevate priorities, opportunities, or risks to culinary, logistics, and leadership.

Cross‑Department Collaboration:

Work closely with culinary, operations, logistics, and marketing teams to ensure deliveries and events are executed seamlessly. During slower sales periods, support other sales teams or company priorities as needed.

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