Junior Sales Executive

Job Title: Junior Sales Executive

Industry: Catering / Hospitality / Events

Location (city, state): Alexandria, VA

Assignment Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Pay: $68,000–$73,000 annually + commission

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (40 hours/week)

Fully onsite | Overtime eligible with approval

Benefits:

This position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established catering and events organization based in the Washington, DC metro area. Our client supports high-profile corporate, nonprofit, and cultural events and is known for delivering polished, large-scale experiences. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their sales team and seeking motivated talent interested in building a long-term career in catering and hospitality sales.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Junior Sales Executive to support and grow their catering sales efforts. This role begins with a structured onboarding and training period, working closely with experienced sales leaders to learn proposal development, client engagement, and event coordination. Once fully trained, the Junior Sales Executive will manage client relationships, drive new business, and oversee events from initial inquiry through successful execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hospitality or event experience who enjoys client-facing work and wants to transition into a revenue-focused sales role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist senior sales team members with proposals, client communications, and event logistics during the onboarding phase
• Learn and apply the sales process to support new business development efforts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat and referral business
• Manage catered events from contract through execution, ensuring a seamless client experience
• Coordinate internally with operations and culinary teams to deliver successful events
• Conduct post-event follow-ups to gather feedback and support future bookings
• Contribute to team initiatives and support overall sales growth

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in catering, hospitality, events, or entry-level sales with direct client interaction
• Interest in developing a long-term career in catering or hospitality sales
• Experience managing events or client accounts from start to finish, including follow-up
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM or proposal software experience is a plus
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and customer-focused mindset

Additional Details:

• Department: Sales
• Team Environment: Collaborative sales team supporting events and business development
• Reason for Opening: Growth and expansion
• Start Date: Early February (ideal)
• Company Size: 150+ employees

Perks:

• Competitive base salary with commission
• Exposure to high-profile events and clients
• Structured training and mentorship from experienced sales leaders
• Clear growth path within a stable and expanding organization
• Onsite work environment with team collaboration

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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