Director of Catering & Event Sales

Role Overview Director of Catering & Event Sales Poppy & Claro | San Jose, CA Poppy & Claro is seeking a dynamic, revenue‑driven Director of Catering & Event Sales to lead all catering and event revenue for our growing hospitality brand. This role is responsible for building a thriving catering business, expanding market presence, and owning the full sales lifecycle — from prospecting and lead qualification to contracting and pre‑event planning. On‑site presence is required for key events, including evenings and weekends when necessary. What You Bring Proven success in catering sales, event sales, or hospitality business development with a strong revenue‑generation track record A proactive, hunter‑style sales approach with the ability to build new business and develop recurring accounts Strong relationship‑building skills and comfort engaging with corporate clients, hotel partners, and community organizations Expertise managing the full sales lifecycle, from prospecting to contracting to pre‑event planning Experience using sales systems such as TripleSeat, Toast, or similar CRM/event platforms A polished, client‑focused communication style and the ability to represent Poppy & Claro with professionalism and warmth Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself.