Inbound Sales Specialist
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JACKMONT HOSPITALITY INC
Atlanta, GA, US
Summary
The Inbound Sales Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for group dining and catering inquiries, managing the full booking process from initial lead to event confirmation. They collaborate with operations teams to ensure seamless event execution while meeting key performance indicators for sales and guest satisfaction.
Job Description
About the Role:
Location: Remote or Central Office | Full-Time
At Buca di Beppo, celebrations are at the heart of everything we do—and our Inbound Sales Specialists are often the first voice our guests hear when they’re planning one. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a corporate dinner, or a catered event, this role ensures every guest receives prompt, professional, and knowledgeable service—and walks away with a booked event.
As part of our sales team, Inbound Sales Specialists don’t just answer inquiries—they book events, guide the guest experience, and help create magical moments from the very first call. You’ll play a critical role in converting leads, building relationships, and supporting flawless event execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound group dining and catering inquiries via phone, email, and web forms
- Actively guide guests through menu offerings, event packages, and add-ons to tailor the perfect event—and close the booking
- Book events directly using Tripleseat, ensuring accuracy in all details and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
- Promptly follow up on Tripleseat Direct Bookings to confirm information and answer any guest questions (placeholder for evolving process)
- Manage a high volume of inbound calls and web leads with speed, professionalism, and a warm, service-minded approach
- Collaborate with restaurant operations teams to ensure a smooth handoff and full alignment on execution details
- Surface high-potential leads or upsell opportunities to Regional or National Sales Managers when appropriate
- Maintain strong working knowledge of all current promotions, seasonal packages, menu offerings, and brand standards
- Perform sales-related administrative tasks and provide general team support when needed
- Meet and exceed KPIs, including booking conversion rate, response time, and guest satisfactio
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years of experience in inbound sales, call center booking, hospitality, or customer service
- Strong track record of booking and closing sales in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—confident, friendly, and guest-focused
- Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
- Experience using CRM or event booking tools (Tripleseat a plus)
- Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and a passion for helping others
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on demand
What Success Looks Like
- Guests feel confident, excited, and fully supported—from inquiry to confirmation
- You consistently book events and convert leads into sales
- Sales handoffs to the operations team are clear, complete, and seamless
- Guests rave about the service and return for their next celebration
Jackmont Hospitality is an award-winning, minority-owned foodservice management company and one of the fastest growing TGI FRIDAYS® franchisees. We own and operate restaurants throughout the country on behalf of Atlanta Restaurant Partners* (ARP). Additionally, we oversee on-site foodservice management contracts throughout the United States in the following segments:
Airport Concessions
Healthcare Foodservice
School District Dining Programs
The spirit behind Jackmont Hospitality was born out of the 1930's home and small family resort of the late Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., former Atlanta mayor. “Jackson's Mountain” provided a retreat for family and friends to enjoy good food and warm, attentive hospitality. Today, Jackmont Hospitality combines the hospitality quality of yesteryear with a modern approach to business and industry solutions.
*Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP) was formed in 2003 and is an Atlanta-based franchisee and food-service management company. Jackmont Hospitality provides management services for ARP.
Vision and Mission
VISION
To be the most sought after hospitality company!
MISSION
To provide a fun and rewarding environment for our team, our guests and the communities we serve.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Passion for Excellence
We believe in what we do and strive to do it better than anyone else. Our relentless pursuit of excellence paves our path to growth, profitability and success. We go the extra mile to exceed expectations and drive our guests to return, again and again.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
We foster an environment that encourages freedom and personal accountability. We expect our team to innovate solutions that help us achieve our mission and excel in the marketplace.
Continuous Learning and Development
Our goal is to help each other become the best business leaders in our industry. Education is our priority; we provide professional development and training to employees at every level of the organization.
Community Support
We use our talents and resources to improve the communities in which we work. We encourage our team to volunteer their time and, as a company, we reserve a percentage of our profit to support the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation and other projects that benefit education, health and the environment.
Founded
1994
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Jackmont Hospitality is an award-winning, minority-owned foodservice management company and one of the fastest growing TGI FRIDAYS® franchisees. We own and operate restaurants throughout the country on behalf of Atlanta Restaurant Partners* (ARP). Additionally, we oversee on-site foodservice management contracts throughout the United States in the following segments:
Airport Concessions
Healthcare Foodservice
School District Dining Programs
The spirit behind Jackmont Hospitality was born out of the 1930's home and small family resort of the late Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., former Atlanta mayor. “Jackson's Mountain” provided a retreat for family and friends to enjoy good food and warm, attentive hospitality. Today, Jackmont Hospitality combines the hospitality quality of yesteryear with a modern approach to business and industry solutions.
*Atlanta Restaurant Partners (ARP) was formed in 2003 and is an Atlanta-based franchisee and food-service management company. Jackmont Hospitality provides management services for ARP.
Vision and Mission
VISION
To be the most sought after hospitality company!
MISSION
To provide a fun and rewarding environment for our team, our guests and the communities we serve.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Passion for Excellence
We believe in what we do and strive to do it better than anyone else. Our relentless pursuit of excellence paves our path to growth, profitability and success. We go the extra mile to exceed expectations and drive our guests to return, again and again.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
We foster an environment that encourages freedom and personal accountability. We expect our team to innovate solutions that help us achieve our mission and excel in the marketplace.
Continuous Learning and Development
Our goal is to help each other become the best business leaders in our industry. Education is our priority; we provide professional development and training to employees at every level of the organization.
Community Support
We use our talents and resources to improve the communities in which we work. We encourage our team to volunteer their time and, as a company, we reserve a percentage of our profit to support the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation and other projects that benefit education, health and the environment.
Founded
1994
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia