Event Designer

The Event Designer for Founding Farmers Catering and Events is responsible for selling, designing, and executing catering events for corporate and social clients. This role manages events from initial inquiry through execution, serving as the primary point of contact for clients while collaborating closely with Culinary and Operations teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

The Event Designer combines strong sales skills with creativity, organization, and attention to detail. This role focuses on full service catering and production, building relationships with venues and clients, and creating thoughtful event designs that meet client needs while remaining operationally sound.

Pay Range: $65k + Commission

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive pay

Health insurance plans available for as low as $150 per month after 30 days of employment

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

$300 dining credit per month for Farmers Restaurant Group

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance

Free access to company massage therapist

Discounted gym & yoga membership

Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person

Training and career growth opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program

WHAT OUR EVENT DESIGNER DOES:

Manage all aspects of catering sales and event production including inquiries, site visits, client meetings, tastings, proposal development, contract execution, and payment confirmation

Design and sell corporate and social catering events with a consultative, client focused approach

Accurately build catering proposals, menus, timelines, and event details to secure business

Use and maintain the CRM and catering database in accordance with company guidelines and best practices to manage leads, proposals, event details, and client communication and activity tracking

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process

Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, vendors, and event partners

Collaborate closely with Culinary and Operations teams to ensure events are executable and aligned with client expectations; communicate clearly and consistently to ensure seamless event execution

Plan and coordinate event logistics including rentals, staffing needs, timelines, and service flow

Collect deposits and coordinate payments in partnership with Finance

Actively pursue new business opportunities through outreach, networking, and relationship building

Contribute to monthly and quarterly sales goals, strategies, and performance tracking

Produce period end reporting and maintain accurate sales and event data

Represent the company and the brand professionally in all client interactions

Answer assigned catering inquiries in a timely manner

Support sales team development efforts and initiatives as a member of the sales team (e.g., executing marketing events, client presentations) to assist the growth of the catering division as a whole

Perform administrative duties, special projects, and additional responsibilities as assigned

Work evenings and weekends as needed based on client needs and event schedules

All other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE AN EVENT DESIGNER:

Three to five years of experience in catering sales, event sales, hospitality sales, or event planning preferred

Experience selling and managing full service catering and social events

Strong relationship building and customer service skills

Proven ability to close deals and manage multiple events simultaneously

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Passion for hospitality, events, and client experience

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with Culinary, Operations, and Sales teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Positive, professional demeanor with a strong work ethic

Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation

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