Venue Sales + Catering Manager Little Dove Hospitality Davenport, IA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $50,000 - $65,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Vendor relationship building Customer communication Teamwork Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Prospecting Contracts Full Job Description We're looking for a friendly, organized, and relationship-focused Venue Sales Manager to help grow our events business. In this role, you'll guide clients through the event-planning process, from their first inquiry to the final follow-up. You'll help prospective clients discover what makes The Osprey special, build relationships with event professionals and community partners, and support the successful execution of weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, private dinners, pop-ups, and other special events. You'll be a welcoming point of contact for clients, a thoughtful partner throughout the planning process, and a steady presence on-site when events take place. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, staying organized, solving problems, and helping create memorable experiences. While sales experience is valuable, we're especially interested in someone who brings warmth, initiative, good judgment, and a genuine enthusiasm.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support Venue Sales:

• Guide clients through the event sales process, from initial inquiry and venue tours to proposals, contracts, deposits, event execution, and follow-up.
• Respond to inquiries promptly, professionally, and warmly.
• Conduct venue tours and help clients envision their event at The Osprey.
• Create thoughtful proposals and event packages that reflect each client's needs and vision.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline and follow up consistently with prospective clients.
• Look for opportunities to enhance the client experience through food and beverage offerings, additional services, and thoughtful event details.
• Track leads, bookings, revenue, and other important sales information.

Build Meaningful Relationships:

• Develop positive relationships with wedding planners, corporate event professionals, photographers, florists, caterers, vendors, community organizations, and other local partners.
• Represent The Osprey at networking events, wedding expos, planner gatherings, community events, and other opportunities.
• Help create referral relationships that introduce new clients to The Osprey.
• Stay connected with past clients and encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Become a friendly and trusted representative of The Osprey throughout the Quad Cities. Help Bring Events to Life
• Work closely with clients to understand their vision, answer questions, and help them feel confident throughout the planning process.
• Collaborate with culinary, beverage, operations, and event teams to prepare for each event.
• Support day-of event execution, depending on the needs of the event.
• Help manage timelines, vendors, client requests, and event details.
• Stay calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented when plans change or unexpected needs arise.
• Help ensure that the experience delivered on event day reflects the care and attention promised during the sales process.

Represent the

Brand:

• Serve as a welcoming, professional point of contact for clients, guests, and community partners.
• Help shape how The Osprey is presented through sales materials, email, social media, community outreach, and in-person experiences.
• Bring warmth, professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail to every interaction.
• Help ensure that every touchpoint — from the first email to the final farewell — feels consistent.

WHO YOU ARE

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in creating a positive experience. You may have experience in venue sales, hospitality, hotels, restaurants, catering, weddings, event production, customer service, or another relationship-focused role. We're also open to candidates whose experience comes from a different background but who bring strong communication skills, initiative, and a genuine interest in events and hospitality.

You are someone who:

• Is organized and dependable. You keep track of details, follow through on commitments, and help clients feel confident throughout the process.
• Enjoys connecting with people. You're approachable, attentive, and comfortable building relationships with a wide range of clients and partners.
• Communicates clearly and warmly. You can write thoughtful emails, lead a venue tour, answer questions, and make people feel heard.
• Loves closing a deal. You understand that successful sales are built on trust, responsiveness, and helping clients find the right fit.
• Takes initiative. You're willing to step in, ask questions, and help move things forward.
• Anticipates needs. You notice important details and look for ways to make the experience easier for clients and guests.
• Stays flexible. You can adapt when plans change and approach challenges with a positive, practical attitude.
• Has an eye for detail. You care about how things look, feel, and come together.
• Works well with a team. You understand that great events depend on collaboration across every part of the business.
• Enjoys hospitality.

You take pride in making people feel welcome and helping create experiences they'll remember.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Prospective clients receive timely, thoughtful, and helpful communication.
• Clients feel informed, supported, and excited throughout the planning process.
• The event calendar continues to grow with a strong mix of weddings, celebrations, corporate events, private gatherings, and pop-ups.
• Our relationships with planners, vendors, and community partners is positive and continues to develop.
• Events are well-prepared, organized, and enjoyable for clients, guests, and staff.
• Guests leave with a positive impression of The Osprey.
• Clients and partners feel comfortable recommending us to others.
• The Osprey becomes known as the "must book" events venue in the Quad Cities.

WHY JOIN THE OSPREY?

The Osprey is being built from the ground up, and you'll have the opportunity to be part of that process. Your ideas, relationships, and perspective will help shape how we work with clients, how we connect with the community, and how people experience the venue. This is more than an opportunity to sell event space. It's a chance to help create a place where people feel welcome, celebrated, and well cared for. If you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, contribute ideas, and make a visible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT WE'LL PROVIDE

• Base salary of $55,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to sales, bookings, revenue, and overall performance
• Opportunities for professional growth as the business expands
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to help shape a new hospitality and events concept from the beginning And one benefit that doesn't fit neatly on a traditional list: The opportunity to help build something special in downtown Davenport.

THE DETAILS

Position:

Venue Sales Manager Location:

Downtown Davenport, Iowa Employment:

Full-time, salaried Reports to:

Ownership Compensation:

$55,000-$65,000 base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunities This is a hospitality role, so evenings, weekends, and event days will be part of the schedule. We'll work together to plan thoughtfully and create a schedule that supports both the needs of the business and the well-being of our team.

READY TO JOIN US?

If this role sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us what interests you about The Osprey, and why you believe you can make an impact!

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person