About You As the Catering Sales Manager, you drive catering sales by actively sourcing new business and turning opportunities into orders across a broad set of markets. This role plays a key part in growing revenue by identifying prospects, reaching out, and consistently following through to secure and expand catering business.
You own the pipeline and lead day-to-day sales efforts across the team, ensuring leads are actively pursued and opportunities are converted. You partner closely with Catering Sales Coordinators and restaurant teams to keep work moving, maintain strong follow-through, and ensure every order is set up for successful execution.
About Noodles
At Noodles & Company, we believe great food can spark meaningful connections. That’s why we’re on a mission to reintroduce the world to noodles—not just as a meal, but as an experience worth craving. As we evolve our brand to meet the modern guest, we’re focused on creating moments that surprise, delight, and shift perceptions of what fast-casual can be.
Every bowl we serve is rooted in global flavors, fresh ingredients, and intentional hospitality that makes guests feel seen and valued. Our values—We Care, We Show Pride, We Are Passionate, and We Love Life—guide how we show up for our guests, our team members, and each other.
Benefits Careers at Noodles are served with a side of:
Pay range: $65,000–$75,000 annual salary
Eligible for a tiered commission opportunity of 2% - 5% based on sales generated and fulfilled
Flexible paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) and stock purchase discounts
Paid maternity and paternity leaves, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Noodles Resource Groups – inclusive communities that foster belonging, build connections, and support your personal and professional growth
Scholarship opportunities through Noodles Foundation
Generate new catering business daily through prospecting, including cold calling, email outreach, and lead follow-up
Identify and pursue opportunities across corporate, education, healthcare, community, and local business segments
Build, manage, and prioritize a pipeline of prospects and existing clients, ensuring consistent activity and follow-through
Lead and coordinate day-to-day sales efforts across the Catering Sales team, keeping leads moving and opportunities progressing
Provide direction and support to Catering Sales Coordinators to ensure outreach, follow-up, and order flow are timely and effective
Convert inbound and self-generated leads into confirmed catering orders, including handling key details and securing payment
Recommend solutions that meet client needs and drive larger or repeat orders
Coordinate with restaurant teams to align on order details and ensure successful execution
Maintain ongoing communication with clients to build relationships and drive repeat and referral business
Conduct post-order follow-up to gather feedback, resolve issues, and strengthen retention
Track sales activity, pipeline performance, and results against goals, adjusting approach as needed
Identify trends, gaps, and new opportunities to grow catering sales and improve performance
What You Bring to the Team
Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in catering sales, hospitality sales, restaurant marketing, or business development
Restaurant and/or catering experience is required
Proven experience generating sales through prospecting, cold outreach, and consistent follow-up
Confidence in asking for the sale and closing opportunities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of leads, outreach, and orders
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience using CRM systems, ordering platforms, or similar tools
Ability to track performance and adjust approach based on results
Entrepreneurial mindset, you proactively seek opportunities and take ownership of outcomes
Experience guiding or coordinating work across a team is a plus
This is a remote role based in the United States, requiring a reliable internet connection and the ability to work independently while staying responsive and collaborative across teams
Noodles & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military Friendly workplace. We encourage Veterans and their spouses to apply. We are proud to be recognized on Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, and Forbes’ Best Employers for Company Culture lists, and are committed to creating a workplace where Noodlers feel supported, respected, and able to bring their full self to work.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by role, but all positions at Noodles & Company remain open for applications for at least 3 days from the posting date. This role is currently open and accepting applications.
