Catering Sales Manager

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill•Pinecrest, FL

9d•$47,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At LIME Fresh, great food is only part of what we do. We create experiences that bring people together—and our Catering Sales Manager takes that experience beyond our restaurants and into offices, schools, celebrations, community events, and gatherings throughout our markets. We're looking for an energetic, relationship-driven Catering Sales Manager who can turn conversations into connections and connections into long-term business. This role is responsible for developing new catering business, strengthening existing relationships, growing sales, and ensuring every catering customer experiences the freshness, hospitality, and personality that makes LIME Fresh different.

Requirements

Experience in catering sales, restaurant sales, hospitality, event sales, business development, outside sales, or community marketing.
Demonstrate an ability to build relationships and generate new business.
Be comfortable prospecting and conducting outside sales activities.
Possess strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Be comfortable using CRM, email, and basic business software.
Have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license where required.
Be available for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and special events.
Be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employment sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to grow catering sales and repeat business.
Prospect for new customers through calls, emails, visits, networking, community involvement, and local outreach.
Build lasting relationships with businesses, organizations, event planners, schools, hotels, and community partners.
Generate, manage, and follow up on catering leads.
Maintain an active pipeline of prospective and existing customers.
Respond quickly and professionally to catering inquiries.
Help customers select catering options that best fit their needs.
Coordinate orders with restaurant leadership and operations teams.
Help ensure catering orders are accurate, organized, on time, and representative of LIME Fresh standards.
Follow up after events to gather feedback and develop future opportunities.
Re-engage previous customers and generate repeat business.
Participate in tastings, networking events, community events, and local marketing opportunities.
Track sales activity, leads, customer relationships, and performance.