Sales Assistant | Hospitality

Behind The Scenes Catering & Events•San Diego, CA

7d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Behind the Scenes Catering is hiring a full-time, on-site Sales Assistant in San Diego to support Sales Managers and help execute client events while keeping sales operations running smoothly. The role offers exposure to high-level sales, luxury hospitality, event planning and execution, and client relationships. It is intended for someone who is proactive, highly detail-oriented, organized under pressure, enjoys working with people, and is interested in growing in sales, events, and hospitality leadership. The Sales Assistant will support client events from planning through execution, assist with tastings and client meetings, coordinate event details, prepare sales materials, and manage leads and follow-ups in the company’s CRM and catering software. The role also maintains client-ready tasting and meeting spaces, calendars, and materials. It may include support for large-scale events such as the Farmers Insurance Open and Miramar Air Show, including on-site execution in high-volume settings. The schedule supports a live events business and requires flexibility, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Events are not hosted on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. Compensation is $24–$27 per hour, based on experience, with medical benefits, PTO, and a daily staff meal.

Requirements

Hospitality or events experience is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and quickly.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Extremely detail-oriented.
Self-starter who takes initiative without waiting to be told what to do.
Organized under pressure and able to juggle multiple priorities.
Genuine enjoyment of people, hospitality, and creating experiences.
Polished, professional demeanor and clear communication.
Flexibility to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Sales exposure is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in managing client events from planning through execution.
Support tastings and client meetings, including setup, presentation, and the client experience.
Coordinate rentals, linens, and event details.
Design menus, signage, and presentation materials.
Help create thoughtful client experiences, including gifting.
Enter and manage leads in the CRM and CaterXpert catering software.
Track follow-ups and keep sales opportunities moving.
Support preparation of proposals and sales materials.
Maintain the presentation of tasting and meeting spaces.
Ensure client interactions feel polished and intentional.
Keep calendars, materials, and spaces organized and client-ready.
Support large-scale events, including the Farmers Insurance Open and Miramar Air Show, with potential on-site execution.