Business Development Manager (Corporate Catering, Weddings & Events)
hace 4 días
Atlanta
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free food & snacks About SECMPSocial Express Catering & Meal Prep (SECMP) is a Metro Atlanta-based catering and meal production company known for delivering high-quality food, strong execution, and cultural culinary experiences at scale. We provide meal prep, catering, and large-volume food serviceand were actively expanding into corporate catering, weddings, and high-ticket private events. Role SummaryWe are hiring a true Business Development Managera hunter + closer who can generate opportunities through outbound efforts and convert them into booked events and paid deposits. This role is responsible for growing SECMPs revenue through: Corporate catering (recurring & one-time) Weddings Private events (birthdays, showers, celebrations, etc.) Strategic partnerships (venues, planners, offices, studios) This is not a wait for leads job. You must be comfortable prospecting daily, running discovery calls, presenting pricing confidently, and closing. What Youll Own (Key Responsibilities) 1. Outbound Prospecting & Lead Generation (Daily) • Build targeted lists of corporate accounts, venues, planners, event coordinators, studios, and organizations., • Execute daily outreach via calls, emails, drop-ins, networking, referrals, and follow-up sequences., • Create consistent lead flow through relationship building and partnerships., • Book meetings, tastings, venue walkthroughs, and vendor introductions. 2. Close New Business (Inquiry Proposal Deposit) • Respond quickly to new inquiries and guide prospects through the process., • Run discovery calls to confirm event type, guest count, date/time, location, budget, and service style., • Present packages and pricing confidently while protecting SECMP standards., • Handle objections professionally and close deals without discounting the brand., • Collect deposits, secure signatures/agreements, and lock in bookings. 3. Corporate Catering Growth (Recurring Revenue Focus) • Sell recurring corporate lunch and meeting catering programs., • Develop relationships with office managers, executive assistants, HR teams, and admins., • Convert one-time corporate orders into repeat accounts. 4. Wedding & Venue Partnership Development • Build relationships with wedding planners, venues, and event coordinators., • Get SECMP included on preferred vendor lists and referral networks., • Drive wedding pipeline through partnership outreach and tastings. 5. Pipeline Management & Follow-Up Discipline (Non-Negotiable) • Maintain a live pipeline tracker (CRM or Google Sheet)., • Track every lead through the pipeline: Prospect Contacted Meeting Set Proposal Sent Closed Won/Lost., • Follow up consistently until the deal is closed or disqualified., • Keep clear notes and next steps so nothing falls through the cracks. 6. Clean Handoff to Operations • Confirm all final event details: guest count, menu selections, dietary needs, service timeline, address, and logistics., • Ensure production/operations receives clean notes to execute flawlessly., • Maintain professionalism and protect the client experience from start to finish. SECMP Standards (Non-Negotiables) • $500 minimum for drop-off catering, • $1,000 minimum for staffed/on-site events, • Deposits are required to secure dates., • Discounts and pricing exceptions require leadership approval. Performance Expectations (KPI Scorecard) Weekly Activity KPIs • Outbound touches: 150250/week (calls + emails + DMs + drop-ins + referrals), • Sales meetings/calls completed: 1015/week, • Proposals sent: 812/week, • Follow-ups completed: 100% weekly (daily discipline) Revenue KPIs • Month 1: $10k$20k booked revenue, • Month 2: $20k$30k booked revenue, • Month 3+: $30k$50k booked revenue (based on lead flow and seasonality) Process & Speed • Fast response time during business hours, • Proposals sent within 24 hours of discovery call when possible, • Deposits collected quickly once client commits Compensation Plan Base Salary $50,000/year Commission (Standardized Assumed Gross Profit Model) SECMP uses a simplified commission model to ensure payouts are fast, consistent, and predictable. • Commission is calculated using a standardized gross profit assumption of 30% of Net Sales (invoice total excluding sales tax)., • The Business Development Manager earns 10% of assumed gross profit on closed deals. This equals approximately 3% of Net Sales per closed deal. Commission Timing: Commission is earned when the client deposit clears and is paid on a scheduled basis (bi-weekly or monthly). For large staffed events, commission may be paid after event completion to avoid cancellations/chargebacks. Monthly KPI Bonus Up to $500/month for meeting outreach + booking targets consistently. Qualifications Required • 2+ years of sales closing experience (services, hospitality, events, B2B, etc.), • Comfortable prospecting daily (this is a hunter role), • Confident on the phone and skilled at objection handling, • Organized follow-up habits and ability to manage a pipeline, • Strong written communication (email/text follow-ups), • Professional presence and a high standard of customer service, • Catering or event sales experience, • Experience building relationships with corporate admins, venues, and planners, • Learn SECMP packages, minimums, and sales process, • Build prospect lists and execute daily outreach, • Maintain a clean pipeline and consistent follow-up discipline, • Target: $10k$20k booked + 200 prospects added + 2 tastings scheduled By 60 Days • Close consistently and build recurring corporate accounts, • Develop planner/venue referral relationships, • Target: $35k$75k booked total + 3 recurring corporate accounts active By 90 Days • Predictable pipeline with strong close rate and recurring revenue, • Strong partner network producing referrals, • Target: $75k$150k booked total + 38 recurring corporate accounts + $200k open pipeline How to Apply Submit your resume and a short note answering: • What have you sold and what was your closing role?, • What is your sales style (hunter, relationship-builder, closer)?, • Whats an example of a deal you closed and how you closed it?, • Why are you interested in corporate catering/weddings/events?