Event Manager

Who We Are

Who We Are Looking For:

As an Event Manager, you will be a member of a growing team which manages and supports our client’s daily needs in Atlanta. This role requires a sense of urgency to react and foresee potential issues that impact our client.  At its core this is a sales and operations  role with a focus on expanding our relationships with the catering customer you will supporting. This role requires onsite work Monday- Friday. 

Who You Are:

• You love building relationships with customers and genuinely enjoy customer service 
• You will go above and beyond to make sure your customer’s needs are met
• You are friendly, high energy and love interacting with other people
• You are empathetic to your core yet comfortable being tough and taking a stand
• You are savvy with technology and will be comfortable in a fast-paced startup
• You have a take-charge attitude and are optimistic in the face of problems, and know that you're capable of finding solutions 
• You enjoy working in a team environment with an "all hands-on deck" approach
• You are very organized and detail oriented

What You Will Be Doing:

• Acting as the single point of contact for a Fooda client
• Maintain the relationship with the catering client  by offering solutions, solving problems, and managing issues
• Work closely with our client to determine catering needs; source appropriate vendor, plan, organize and execute daily drop-off and staffed events
• Communicate all event details, client requests, and delivery information to restaurant partner
• Negotiate new menus with restaurant partners for special requests 
• Managing and optimizing the success of the complimentary pantry + coffee inventory with verified suppliers

What You Should Already Have:

• 1-2 year(s) of professional experience 
• Strong customer facing skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently
• Proven skills demonstrating a strong work ethic adhering to both Fooda’s internal employee and external customers need

What We’ll Hook You Up With:

• Competitive market salary and stock options, based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401k matching 
• Daily subsidized lunch program (ours!) 
• A fulfilling, challenging adventure of a work experience

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls or recruiters please.