Sara Helfrich
St. Louis ,MO
Summary
Dynamic Event & Catering Sales Manager with expertise in client relationship management and budget management. Successfully planned and executed large-scale events, consistently aligning catering services with client specifications and achieving over $1 million in annual sales.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Event & Catering Sales Manager
Butler's Pantry
St. Louis , MO
08.2022 - Current
- Led venue tours, highlighting advantages of hosting events with company brand to enhance client engagement.
- Created client proposals aligning catering services with budget and event specifications.
- Acted as the primary contact for clients, addressing questions and concerns throughout the planning process.
- Planned and executed over 170 events annually, accommodating 20 to 750 attendees each, averaging a value of over $1 million in sales each year
- Managed on-site event staff, delegating tasks and resolving issues promptly for successful outcomes.
Accounting Coordinator
Enterprise Fleet Management
St. Louis , MO
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Reconciled and processed national account payments weekly, ensuring timely and accurate cash flow management.
- Constructed and adjusted daily accounting journal entries, facilitating accurate fund processing and financial reporting.
- Maintained monthly account schedules by researching and resolving discrepancies, enhancing accuracy in customer account records.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Enterprise Fleet Management
St. Louis , MO
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Facilitated payments for upwards of 200 invoices daily
- Monitored intracompany queue, addressing 50 inquiries daily and resolving issues within 48 hours
- Provided customer service by accurately and efficiently answering all calls and emails
Sales Support Assistant
Golterman & Sabo
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted sales team with quotation processing and documentation management.
- Organized product samples and promotional materials for client presentations.
- Maintained customer database accuracy through regular updates and audits.
- Provided administrative support to the sales department, such as filing documents and maintaining records.
- Performed data entry tasks related to customer orders and invoices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO08-2019
Skills
- Event coordination
- Proposal development
- Client management
- Customer service
- Collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Event & Catering Sales Manager
Butler's Pantry
08.2022 - Current
Accounting Coordinator
Enterprise Fleet Management
01.2021 - 08.2022
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Enterprise Fleet Management
01.2020 - 01.2021
Sales Support Assistant
Golterman & Sabo
08.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Missouri