Catering/Marketing Specialist

Catering/Marketing Specialist West Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Microsoft Word Customer relationship building Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Marketing strategy development Community outreach Sanitation procedures Social media platforms Driver's License Driving Baked goods Food preparation Marketing campaign management Outbound calling Food safety Conducting sales calls Entry level Customer complaint resolution Full Job Description Brand summary Firehouse Subs is a U.S.-based, fast casual restaurant chain founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen. Firehouse Subs has opened over 1,200 restaurants in 46 states as well as Puerto Rico, Canada and non-traditional locations. Job description We are looking for the next

ROCK STAR

to join our family at Firehouse Subs® Restaurant! As catering is a vital component for our business, we are searching for a Catering/Marketing Specialist. This person must understand the importance of the customer experience and understand that they are the "Face" of Firehouse Subs.

What we are looking for:

Previous sales experience preferable. Computer skills, MS Word and Excel, Social Media platforms Individual who is self-motivated and follows a schedule Must have own vehicle Valid Drivers license, Clean drivers record and Insurance Cold call sales tools Outside sales or previous marketing experience a plus Have flexible schedule Food Safety training

Catering Responsibilities:

Work with the Operator to create a marketing plan Execute the marketing plan Promote, prepare and provide pleasant and responsive catering experiences Provide amazing customer service and product to local businesses, schools and community organizations Call on local businesses and organizations; encouraging them to engage catering services for their social and business events Build relationships within the community (community events, distributing food and catering menus to local businesses, setting up cross-promotions and school programs) Identify current and future customer service requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating and resolving complaints about food quality and/or service Our Catering/Marketing Specialist will need to know all aspects of catering food preparation - Prepare sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods in a safe, secure, legal, and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation and quality of food preparation and service standards and procedures; conforming to regulations.