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Base Pay Range
$70,000.00 / yr - $75,000.00 / yr
Type : Full Time, Salary
Compensation : $70,000.00 - $75,000.00, Annually
Dept : Sales / Operations
Supervisor Title : Chief Operating Officer
Hours : Monday through Friday 9 am - 6 pm. Weekend or outside regular hours may be required due to events and catering industry.
Role Overview
The Sales & Operations Coordinator supports the seamless sale and execution of Purslane’s full service and drop-off catering events. With a focus on administrative and tactical support for incoming and outbound sales, this role ensures that event details are accurately communicated, logistics are organized, and clients experience exceptional service from inquiry through event completion.
Responsibilities
Sales Administrative Support
- Log new event leads into Tripleseat.
- Respond to and follow up on incoming leads, ensuring timely and professional communication standards are maintained.
- Assist with proposal creation and revisions.
- Answer main line phone calls and provide assistance to callers.
- Maintain detailed client database.
- Participate in client discovery and follow-up calls and site visits, record notes and next steps.
- Reconcile post-event details including invoices, feedback, and expenses.
Operations Support
Process invoices and onboard vendors.Maintain Certificate of Insurance (COI) and other compliance documentation for multiple venues.Assist with maintaining organized inventory and event materials.Support the on-site execution of select events, ensuring Purslane’s standards of excellence are met (set up, coordination of supplies, special client requests, etc.).Execute any special projects as assigned by the Chief Operations Officer or Director of Operations, including but not limited to cost-savings opportunities, documentation, data analysis, systems setup, etc.General
Participate in all required and as needed company meetings and initiatives.Promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values and Mission Statement.The above duties may adjust and expand based upon company needs and development.
Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in catering, events, or hospitality operations.Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication.Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment.Proficiency in Google Workspace and CRM / event software (TripleSeat, Caterease, or similar).Genuine enthusiasm for food, sustainability, and exceptional hospitality.Benefits
Enrollment in the Purslane offered medical, vision, and dental group healthcare plans after 30 days of employment.5 days of Paid Time Off, accrued (but also advanced), approved by a manager.Sick leave is 40 hours per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.Employer contribution to health insurance will be offered at 50% of premium up to $400 / month.20% employee discount on all Oberon Group restaurants.Paid Holidays
New Years Day (January 1)Memorial Day4th of JulyLabor DayThanksgivingChristmas Eve (December 24)Christmas Day (December 25)NYE (December 31)Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Industries
Entertainment Providers
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