Business Development Executive

JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

POSITION:                   FULL-TIME

LOCATION:                  MIAMI, FL (MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD COUNTY)

If you are looking for a position where you can excel; where you can flex your Business Development and consultative selling skills with autonomy & professionalism, while earning a great salary with UNCAPPED COMMISSIONS, then we would like to speak with you!

WHO ARE WE?

Founded in 2000, Sushi Maki is the award-winning leader in Japanese cuisine, offering premium-quality fare and relaxed dining atmospheres throughout South Florida. Passionate about providing the freshest and finest-quality sushi, Sushi Maki maintains uncompromising standards while putting a modern spin on the traditional sushi experience. Further, Sushi Maki is a leader in wholesale sushi to the hotel, country club and catering community here in South Florida. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the brand is just getting started and has plans for continued expansion. Its leadership has a lofty vision and expects continued success over the coming years in new markets and channels. 

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

We deeply believe in creating connection and experience through family, food, fun – and a true passion for better eating and living.  Our Core Values are:

• Commit to Care

• Lead Through Service

• Be Open and Honest

• Pursue Improvement

• Celebrate the Good

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

Apart from all the traditional responsibilities of a commissioned Sales Professional in the Hospitality Industry, other important duties are listed below.

• Fielding and managing Catering and Wholesale Sales Function include:

  • Day time calls from wholesale and retail clients by providing information, pricing, and proposals.

  • Manage existing client relationships through in-person, phone and email communication.

  • Coordinate logistical planning with marketing and restaurant & catering operational departments for all offsite venue catering events.

  • Generate estimates and invoices using Restaurant 365.

  • Assist with catering delivery and set-up when necessary

  • Generate event catering packing lists and event flow schedules

• Oversee event calendar and work closely with production manager to ensure communication between various departments.

• Lead order execution with interior resources including catering coordinator, restaurant & commissary venues to schedule production, delivery, pick-up and set up.

WHO SUCCEEDS HERE?

All Sushi Maki team members share one thing in common; they’re A-Players, that like to deliver excellence while being surrounded by other A-Players. The bar is proudly high, and our people love to raise it further. In addition, the candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of experience in hospitality sales or service

• Well organized, detail-oriented with excellent follow up

• Be a “quick study” and a “self-starter” who is willing to go the extra mile and guide individual efforts.

• Strong administrative skill set and ability to handle a full workload

• Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft office – word, excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Restaurant 365 and Intuit Quick books a plus!

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present and lead conversations confidently at senior levels of an organization.

• Ability to respond appropriately to both positive feedback and constructive criticism.

• Excellent people, time, and project management skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and uncapped commissions.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• STD/LTD and Life Insurance

• 401(k) program

• Long-term career development opportunities

Disclaimer:

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.  “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.”