Corporate Sales & Production Specialist

The JDK Group•Camp Hill, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Sales & Production Specialist supports The JDK Group’s corporate and social events division by managing client inquiries, supporting the sales process, and owning production responsibilities from planning through file completion. This is a hybrid role that bridges sales support and event production, handling the full coordination lifecycle for assigned corporate events while supporting social event production as business needs require. This role requires the ability to manage short lead times, rapid file turnaround, and multiple events simultaneously. The ideal candidate is organized, hospitality-minded, and comfortable moving between client-facing sales support and behind-the-scenes production in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in hospitality, events, catering, or sales
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and handle a fast-moving event cycle
Clear, professional written and verbal communication
Comfortable in both client-facing and behind-the-scenes production environments
Ability to stand, walk, and move through office, warehouse, and event spaces for extended periods, including lifting up to 25 lbs during site visits or onsite support
Ability to travel locally between venues, meetings, and company locations as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with Caterease or similar event systems a plus

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, administrative professionals, and key decision-makers
Attend networking events, industry mixers, and local business organizations to generate new corporate leads
Develop referral partnerships with venues, vendors, and local organizations
Contribute to corporate revenue growth through lead conversion, repeat client retention, and relationship development
Respond to corporate inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Qualify leads based on event scope, budget, guest count, and fit for The JDK Group
Assist in scheduling discovery calls, site visits, and tastings
Support proposal development using internal templates and guidance from senior team members
Maintain accurate records of all client interactions in Caterease and CRM systems
Own production coordination for assigned corporate events from booking through accurate, execution-ready file completion
Manage high-volume corporate event cycles with tight turnarounds, preparing timelines, detail sheets, pack sheets, and internal documentation
Coordinate rentals, guest counts, and cross-department logistics; support Production Specialists on larger or more complex events as needed
Attend and support event execution for assigned events, including evenings and weekends as business demands require
Assist with setup oversight, service flow, and breakdown
Handle real-time problem solving and ensure client expectations are met on event day
Communicate event updates clearly across culinary, staffing, and operations teams
Effectively utilize Caterease, Google Workspace, shared calendars, and internal communication tools
Contribute to organized, efficient workflows across both sales and production departments
Participate in team meetings, planning discussions, and operational reviews
Continuously develop skills in hospitality, communication, and event coordination while staying current on industry trends
Perform additional responsibilities and operational support as needed based on business demands