Job Description

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to fit into our existing team. The responsibilities for this Marketing/ Sales Event Specialist position include searching, gathering, processing, reporting market data, participate at all levels with a myriad of tasks across multiple disciplines, including Communications and PR, Digital Marketing, and Tradeshows and Events.

The ideal candidate for the position will need to be able to MULTI-TASK, be computer savvy, familiar with Internet on-line digital marketing and have a technical background. The right candidate will handle the processing/ searching of information/ data, as well as provide support to the team. Professionalism and interpersonal communication skills are required in this position.

The Marketing/ Sales Event Specialist position will assist catering event field team in supporting our vision and mission by creating compelling content and events. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced collaborative catering events environment and has both a creative flair and a passion for marketing and design. The position will be required to take on a variety of event-related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Digital Marketing, Communications, Business or related field and/or 3+ years of professional experience performing similar duties.

• 3-5 years of experience creating, writing and editing compelling content for marketing materials across owned, earned, and paid media channels. Owned media: Website, social media, press release, social media release, brochures, emails, video scripts, other collateral. Paid media: Emails for prospective clients, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google ads. Earned media: Press releases, social media releases.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, photo editing.
• Experience with email marketing and print marketing.
• Experience with content writing.
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM platforms. Advanced Microsoft Office user; mastery of PowerPoint. Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro), and design skills a plus.
• Understanding of organization's processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations
• Strong listening and communication skills – both oral and written.
• Strong interpersonal and customer centric skills – build trust and dependability.
• Ongoing learner – able to learn and incorporate new and complex concepts quickly.
• Results oriented – follow through to complete assignments.
• Able to work independently, with some direction and collaboratively, in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow complicated directions.
• Effective decision making, ownership, and accountability.
• Able to handle ambiguity and favorably navigate through stressful situations and pressing deadlines.
• Demonstrate integrity, ethical standards and a professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills along with the ability to multitask.
• A self-starter disciplined and competitive professional.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoys working in a catering office setting environment.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical capability.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Some understanding of the sales process is preferred but not a requirement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

ü  Assist in establishing relationships with publications, associations, and other industry influencers to ensure our company is involved in the opportunities.

ü  Actively identify and generate prospects through strategic sales strategies focusing on customers in target markets.

ü  Identify and develop new and existing referral sources to develop successful referring relationships.

ü  Helps achieve revenue goals by increasing flow of clients and exposure to our company.

ü  Maintain good working relationships with existing clients previously to enhance client retention and new sales through referrals and references.

ü  Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills and negotiation skills.

ü  Gain and maintain an understanding of the overall market (e.g., competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.) and sell against them.

ü  Managing and exceeding individual target/ goals assigned by the management from cold calling, prospecting new clients, nurturing existing clients, and guest satisfaction/ survey review.

ü  Brand development and business opportunities.

ü  Run and maintain all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) with scheduled posts and updates.

ü  Ensures that company messages and materials are accurate and consistent.

ü  Creates, develops, delivers, edits and optimizes marketing materials and advertising campaigns.

ü  Content writing.

ü  Edits and maintains social content, may edit short form video content.

ü  Public relation development and management.

ü  Support the company tracking of incoming leads/prospects and adjust marketing campaigns accordingly.

ü  Support the team facing communications (i.e. email memos, signage, and graphics for upcoming event displays).

ü  Power Point slide decks, collateral, proposal templates, cover letters, social media posts, blog posts, eblasts.

ü  Place orders for collateral, promotional items, and other branded items

ü  Must work effectively within a team setting and follow direction without exception.

ü  Establish all marketing for special events.

ü  Event planning/coordination including arranging all events and gifts.

ü  Management of client database through automated emails, voicemails and text.

ü  Assist in planning and organizing all store events and market across all social media channels.

ü  Creates and develop campaigns, creative marketing concepts and strategic advertisement.

ü  Attends expos and meets with clients and vendors in order to fully understand and meet consumer and marketing needs.

ü  Support and implement strategic corporate brand marketing initiatives and promotional activities.

ü  Strengthen and maintain positive relationships with customers.

ü  Maintain regular contact with assigned accounts to cultivate strong relationships.

ü  Professionally communicate with all peers, customers and management.

NOTE: Employee's duties and responsibilities are not limited by the above. Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by employee's supervisor. In addition to the basic requirements of the position, all employees are expected to meet the company's goals of continual improvement in the areas of knowledge, skills, processes and quality.

JOB TYPE À Full-time/ Part-time

SALARY À Depending on Experience + Commission + Incentive + Bonus

AVAILABILITY: Monday – Friday, Weekends & Holidays (If needed for catering events)

Kiros Catering is an equal opportunity employer. At Kiros Catering, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Company Description

At Kiros Catering, we are:  Detail Oriented: We listen to our clients and take care of every special need and requirement with the utmost care.  Hospitable: When you open your special event to us, we open our Kiros family to you. From our staff to our clients, we treat everyone like family.  Passionate: Our food and events embody our love and passion for the perfect dining experience. And it’s that passion that keeps our clients coming back time and time again.  Versatile: Our experienced team utilizes their knowledge of food and cultures to execute new and exciting dishes for our clients that make each experience one-of-a-kind. Kiros Catering specializes in full-service catering, fine dining, and special events spanning Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.