Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $47,400.00 - $67,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
Career development opportunities
Job Description
Chicken N Pickle is a vibrant and unique indoor/outdoor family entertainment complex recognized for its lively atmosphere and diverse offerings. The establishment seamlessly combines a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar with multiple pickleball courts that bring a fun and competitive edge to the venue. Professional instruction is available to enhance the pickleball experience, making it accessible to players of all skill levels. Beyond pickleball, Chicken N Pickle features an array of engaging yard games and expansive outdoor lounging spaces where guests can unwind, with options that accommodate those who wish to bring their dogs along. The venue is highly versatile, offering both indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for hosting public and private parties, corporate gatherings, and more.
Dedicated to community engagement and social connection, Chicken N Pickle holds an impressive schedule of events including live entertainment such as concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties, and various social gatherings that foster inclusion and fun. The environment is designed to be warm and welcoming, attracting people of all generations and lifestyles to partake in the joy of socializing and recreation. This family-oriented brand embraces a culture that values authenticity, connection, integrity, and quality, all aimed at building a multi-generational community that works hard and plays even harder.
As the Event Sales Manager at Chicken N Pickle, you will play a vital role in driving revenue through effective sales strategies and exceptional client relations. Your primary responsibility is to ensure an outstanding experience for customers booking events on the company’s properties. This involves meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the venue’s diverse offerings, services, and operational procedures. You will spearhead the growth of a reliable and high-performing sales team, cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, and monitor performance through targeted sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Your role is central to expanding business opportunities by engaging in proactive outbound sales activities and networking within the community. You will conduct market research to devise innovative strategies aimed at generating new business, leveraging partnerships with local businesses, chambers of commerce, visitor bureaus, sports commissions, event planners, and other stakeholders. Negotiation and closing event sales require you to create compelling proposals, coordinate site tours, organize food tastings, and conduct meetings designed to upsell and maximize revenue.
The position demands a strategic mindset with an ability to forecast revenue accurately, analyze sales performance, and maintain detailed reporting through CRM systems. Customer relationship management is crucial, as is maintaining a sense of urgency and professionalism in handling leads and bookings. You will be the point of contact for key accounts during events, ensuring seamless communication between the sales, operations, and culinary teams to deliver on promises and exceed client expectations.
Chicken N Pickle is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture where every employee’s voice is valued. The company offers meaningful career growth opportunities through mentorship, supportive team environments, and a commitment to employee development. If you are passionate about hospitality, excellent customer service, and thrive in a dynamic, social environment, the Event Sales Manager role at Chicken N Pickle offers a rewarding career path with a company known for good food, good friends, and great fun.
Dedicated to community engagement and social connection, Chicken N Pickle holds an impressive schedule of events including live entertainment such as concerts, charitable fundraisers, watch parties, and various social gatherings that foster inclusion and fun. The environment is designed to be warm and welcoming, attracting people of all generations and lifestyles to partake in the joy of socializing and recreation. This family-oriented brand embraces a culture that values authenticity, connection, integrity, and quality, all aimed at building a multi-generational community that works hard and plays even harder.
As the Event Sales Manager at Chicken N Pickle, you will play a vital role in driving revenue through effective sales strategies and exceptional client relations. Your primary responsibility is to ensure an outstanding experience for customers booking events on the company’s properties. This involves meticulous attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the venue’s diverse offerings, services, and operational procedures. You will spearhead the growth of a reliable and high-performing sales team, cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, and monitor performance through targeted sales goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Your role is central to expanding business opportunities by engaging in proactive outbound sales activities and networking within the community. You will conduct market research to devise innovative strategies aimed at generating new business, leveraging partnerships with local businesses, chambers of commerce, visitor bureaus, sports commissions, event planners, and other stakeholders. Negotiation and closing event sales require you to create compelling proposals, coordinate site tours, organize food tastings, and conduct meetings designed to upsell and maximize revenue.
The position demands a strategic mindset with an ability to forecast revenue accurately, analyze sales performance, and maintain detailed reporting through CRM systems. Customer relationship management is crucial, as is maintaining a sense of urgency and professionalism in handling leads and bookings. You will be the point of contact for key accounts during events, ensuring seamless communication between the sales, operations, and culinary teams to deliver on promises and exceed client expectations.
Chicken N Pickle is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture where every employee’s voice is valued. The company offers meaningful career growth opportunities through mentorship, supportive team environments, and a commitment to employee development. If you are passionate about hospitality, excellent customer service, and thrive in a dynamic, social environment, the Event Sales Manager role at Chicken N Pickle offers a rewarding career path with a company known for good food, good friends, and great fun.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in event or hospitality sales
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems
- Ability to meet sales targets
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
- Positive and outgoing personality
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in event sales or hospitality sales
- Strong knowledge of sales and marketing principles
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in CRM and sales reporting software
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Strategic negotiation and closing skills
- Familiarity with local market and community organizations
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Job Duties
- Embody Chicken N Pickle's core values of authenticity, community, connection, integrity and quality
- Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
- Proactively engage in outbound sales activity and networking in the community to establish business development standards
- Conduct market research to devise strategies to generate and develop new business
- Foster client relationships with top businesses through ongoing communication ensuring repeat business and referrals
- Work with local chambers, visitor bureaus, sports commissions and event planners to find new opportunities
- Strategically negotiate to close event sales including creating estimates, proposals, upselling, site tours, food tastings and meetings
- Contribute to overall sales goals by meeting and exceeding personal quotas
- Utilize and create reports and dashboards to ensure key performance indicators are met
- Perform revenue forecasts and win/loss analyses
- Manage customer relationships for key accounts
- Manage all leads with urgency, accuracy and professionalism
- Create and manage event bookings within CRM system
- Act as point of contact for key accounts during events
- Monitor and follow up on leads and tentative bookings
- Foster client relationships through ongoing communication
- Collaborate on sales campaigns to drive repeat sales
- Aid in maintaining approved vendor lists for events
- Market property-wide themed events
- Maintain focus on location and company strategic goals
- Ensure team books space within documented guidelines
- Maintain a friendly, positive, outgoing personality and relate well with people
- Communicate event details and updates with event hostess and event manager for successful execution
- Maintain and ensure banquet event orders have all required information
- Attend banquet event order and operations meetings
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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