Event Sales Manager

Role Overview

The Event Sales Manager will work closely with the General Manager and client to maintain convention, corporate, and social catering accounts to meet or exceed budgeted revenue goals and to ultimately aid in conducting a successful event.

What You Will Do

The Event Sales Manager will be part of a team who sources, follows up and generates leads for selling functions at the client location. Specific responsibilities include maintaining and developing current client relationships, responding to customer inquiries, developing proposals and contracts, and recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience, with 1-3 years in the hospitality industry, preferably in catering or banquets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years in hospitality industry, with experience in catering or banquets preferred
• Experience in a major convention, hotel, or large social market
• Ability to work independently across two large facilities
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
• Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
• Skilled in banquet and event service operations
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent time management
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written/interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
• Able to take direction but also work independently
• Focus on guest service
• Strong digital literacy in Excel, Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite or related programs as well as other databases and spreadsheet software
• Available to work event-based hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Achieve and maintain Washington State Food Handlers, ServSafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage