Event Sales Manager

Job Title - Event Sales Manager We are a premier wedding venue in the Montgomery County/Bucks County Area seeking a qualified individual who is highly organized and sales driven to lead our banquet team. Position Summary - The Event Sales Manager oversees sales and solicits new business, continuously developing and implementing plans for marketing of weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, etc., This person will handle all incoming leads and is responsible for researching, designing, planning, coordinating and evaluating events. This role involves managing all staff for events and coordinating the events with the kitchen staff. Responsibilities Actively solicit new business to grow sales by proactively identifying new business opportunities and increasing visibility Target new clients through in person office visits, email outreach, social media, etc. Foster client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business and referrals Develop, implement and monitor standards of service to ensure the highest quality of product and service is consistent and maintained. Regularly evaluate services and continue to grow in new ideas to strive for excellence Recruit, train, schedule and supervise banquet service team Maintain pricing for all events, keeping up with fluctuating costs Ensure proper billing for all events Conduct weekly BEO meetings with banquet and kitchen staff to ensure successful and accurate execution of each event. Participate in industry and community events to stay current with trends. Deliver an exceptional guest experience on the phone, via email and in person from the inquiry to the post event follow up

Job Requirements:

Minimum 5 years sales experience in hospitality and events Expert interpersonal skills Leadership Skills Highly Organized Multi-tasker Business development skills Communication and marketing skills Eager to learn new skills

Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, energetic, detail and deadline oriented, capable of working independently with critiical decision making and problem solving skills Basic office management and computer skills Must be able to work extended hours which will include

MANDATORY

weekends and evenings - and willing to be on call when necessary Must demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude at ALL times What we offer: 401K Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Voluntary Insurances, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Holiday Competitive salary plus commissions tied to sales performance with bonus potential for exceeding budget numbers.