Senior Sales Director, Corporate Dining

<p><strong>Senior Sales Director – Corporate Dining (NorCal / SoCal)</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Northern or Southern California (Remote + Travel)</strong></p><p>The Senior Sales Director is a strategic sales leader responsible for driving new business growth in the corporate dining sector across California. This role owns the full sales lifecycle - from pipeline development and executive engagement to solution design and closing.</p><p>You will act as a trusted advisor to corporate clients, helping them elevate workplace dining and hospitality experiences through innovative, high-impact solutions. This role requires strong executive presence, a consultative approach, and a proven ability to close complex deals.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Drive Growth:</strong> Develop and execute a regional sales strategy targeting corporate dining and workplace hospitality opportunities</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Build Pipeline:</strong> Identify, engage, and convert new business through proactive outreach, networking, and industry presence</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Lead Executive Sales:</strong> Conduct discovery and solution conversations with C-suite and senior stakeholders</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Develop Solutions:</strong> Partner with culinary and operations teams to create tailored proposals and pricing strategies</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Close Deals:</strong> Own the full sales cycle through contract negotiation and execution</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Market Expertise:</strong> Stay ahead of workplace dining trends, client expectations, and competitive landscape</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally:</strong> Align with operations, marketing, and leadership to support successful client onboarding</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Manage Performance:</strong> Track pipeline, forecasts, and activity in CRM to meet or exceed revenue targets</li></ol><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>10+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in <strong>corporate dining, food service, or hospitality</strong></li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Proven success closing complex, high-value deals</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Experience selling to executive stakeholders in corporate environments</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Strong financial, presentation, and negotiation skills</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Bachelor’s degree required</li></ol><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Contract dining or workplace experience background</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Strong network in the California market</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>CRM experience (HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.)</li></ol><p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Lead growth in a high-impact, competitive market</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Be part of a hospitality-driven, entrepreneurial team</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Shape the future of workplace dining experiences</li></ol><p>Infuse Hospitality, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, provides culinary and hospitality solutions for corporate workplaces, specialty venues, and the activation of mixed-use spaces. With a passion for authentic experiences and a commitment to thoughtful innovation, Infuse is redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work, gather, and connect. Infuse currently operates dining locations nationwide. More information about Infuse Hospitality can be found at <a href="https://www.infusehospitality.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Infuse Hospitality |Redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work.</a></p><p> <em style="color:black">Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!</em></p>

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