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Sales Manager

A love letter from your future…

Dear Sales Manager,

Does the word “sales” make you cringe? Me too, and yet I have loved this job for over 10 years.  Let me explain. 

Avital Experiences isn’t like other companies, and Avital (the human,) isn’t like other company owners or “bosses.”  Yes, we have sales goals, ’cause this is a business after all, but we try to hit them by being awesome humans that #BuildAwesomeExperiences. If we’re not hitting them, we #BreatheCuriosity and figure out why, together. #CreateCommunity

Okay – what’s with the hashtags? Those are some of our Core Values, which I know you will love to quote as much as we do, because around here we #EmbraceQuirky – we really live by our core values.

When we first met you, we knew right away you were cut from the same cloth. That adventurous curiosity, love of learning, and desire to work smart so you can feed your life passions at the same time – it all lined up with our company culture and mission. 

The Avital mission is to deepen human connection through interactive food & drink experiences, so of course you’re stoked for this job – you love food and cocktails, you love working with people, and you shine at finding the perfect experience to wow those guests.  You’re solid and dependable, detail oriented, smart as a whip, and never back down from a challenge. 

You’ve got the people-skills, creativity, critical thinking chops, and soft-spot for data we were looking for… and you LOVE what we do! You GET IT. 

Sincerely,

Your Predecessor, Corinne

Job Description

This job is remote/work-from-home. Candidates must have access to a computer with internet, a smart-phone, and be able to adapt to new softwares/apps frequently. 

Required Skills:

• Attention to detail, ability to follow written instructions and meet deadlines
• Positive, growth mindset and community/team-driven approach
• Customer Service, excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to adapt to brand voice and match brand messaging/tone
• Creativity, ability to think outside the box, brainstorm unique solutions to company issues
• Adaptability, willingness to adopt new systems and procedures, quick to learn new skills and incorporate new processes/habits, mindset for fast growth and new perspectives
• Confidence, willingness to engage in productive debates with colleagues to find the best solutions to challenges
• Love of food/beverage/restaurants is a plus!

Programs to know or learn:

• HubSpot CRM
• AirTable
• Slack
• Asana
• Google: Gmail, Docs, Sheets
• Peek Pro (booking/scheduling software)

Position Summary:

• full time, salary, remote position
• preference for LA-, NYC-, or SF-based candidates, but location not required
• Must be authorized to work in the USA

The Sales Manager is the primary client-facing sales person engaging with our virtual and in-person clients.  You respond to inbound inquiries as well as manage and nurture our client database and drive outreach to our qualified contacts, as well as researching and discovering new qualified leads.  You connect virtually with clients via video meetings to help them navigate our event options, choose the best fit for their need, and get them booked into our schedule and handed off to our operations manager for next-steps.  Much of the sales process also takes place via email communication and automations.  Much of your day-to-day consists of client-facing tasks; you will also be involved in sales tracking and analytics, reporting on trends to help inform Marketing and Product teams, and suggesting improvements and experiments for the Sales Process. You report to the company owner, Avital, who supports you in your role with additional resources and sales process accountability. You will participate in various interdepartmental meetings (via video chat) where you’ll represent the sales perspective on issues facing the company, and will advocate for your point of view. 

Company Summary

Our Avital Mission: 

To deepen human connections through interactive food and drink experiences.

Our Avital Company Core Values:

• Breathe Curiosity
• Create Community
• Improve Continuously
• Embrace Quirky
• Build Awesome Experiences
• Communicate Compassion

Culture & Perks: 

• Work from home/remote
• Flexible work hours
• Woman-owned business, inclusive team atmosphere
• 13 years in business
• Opportunities for growth within the company

San Francisco Culinary Guides

The best part-time foodie job in town!

What Avital Guides have to say about the job:

“I love the moment when a guest’s eyes light up with delight!  It is such a good feeling to introduce people to a new flavor or experience.”

“By setting aside a few hours to share a meal with other people, there is a unique opportunity for deeper connection. As a culinary guide, I get to tell the stories of neighborhoods and their unforgettable restaurants. But maybe the greater privilege I have is challenging guests to share their own stories.”

“As an Avital guide, I get to listen and create intentional space for people to feel seen and heard and valued for a few hours in a day. That’s why I love being a guide. Because it’s an active opportunity to love and serve people. And we get to eat tons of yummy food along the way!”

“I love the flexibility this job gives me. I can do my regular full time job and have this as a fun side gig!”

“Getting to know the restaurateurs in the neighborhood has been a great experience – it expedites you into becoming a regular local!”

Pay & Perks

• $20/hr base rate + tips
• Tips on top! (average total base+tips =$35-50/hour)
• Employee, not contractor
• You set your available hours
• Foodie team outings
• Dining points to fuel your foodie habits
• Women-owned business, inclusive team atmosphere
• 11 years in business
• Opportunities for growth within the company

Requirements

• Passion for people, storytelling, and food + drink
• Reliable and on-time
• Comfortable with technology, including smartphone with mobile apps
• Ability to stand for 4 hours, walk approximately 2 miles, and navigate hills
• Organized, ability to manage a flexible/irregular schedule
• Positive team-player
• Minimum availability of 3 days per week, including some evenings/weekends, especially in December during the busy holiday event season (Dec 1-20)
• 2+ years of prior work experience is a plus!
• Knowledge of SF restaurant scene is a plus!

Our Company Core Values

• Breathe Curiosity
• Create Community
• Improve Continuously
• Embrace Quirky
• Build Awesome Experiences
• Communicate Compassion

Our Company Mission

To deepen human connections through interactive food and drink experiences.

Next Steps

1. Submit your application here: https://forms.gle/hrtfyuxpKRfbBr517 (15-20 minutes)
Includes short video introducing your quirky storytelling skills 😉

2. Successful applicants will be invited to progress through the following stages:

• Initial interview (~20min)
• Second interview (~1.5 hours)
• Paid Training (~20-25 hours, over a 2-6 week period)

3. Applications will be processed upon receipt and open positions filled on a rolling basis until full.