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Event Sales Manager - Ole Red Orlando

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
performance bonuses

Job Description

Our company is a vibrant restaurant, bar, and entertainment destination known for delivering exceptional experiences to guests through curated events and a lively atmosphere. As a leader in the hospitality industry, we pride ourselves on blending fine dining, premium beverages, and entertainment to create memorable occasions for our diverse clientele. We operate in a dynamic market that demands innovation, an understanding of current trends, and a commitment to excellence to ensure consistent profitability and brand growth.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Event Sales Manager to join our dynamic team. This full-time role focuses on the successfu... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration, marketing or related field preferred
  • minimum of 3 years experience in event sales or hospitality sales
  • proficiency with event management software
  • excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • valid driver’s license
  • ability to travel locally for client meetings and site visits

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience in event sales or hospitality sales management
  • strong negotiation and communication skills
  • ability to generate and close new business leads
  • knowledge of event management software and tools
  • understanding of catering and banquet menu development
  • ability to work collaboratively with operations and accounting teams
  • strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • proficiency in budgeting and financial reporting
  • knowledge of industry trends and market analysis
  • commitment to upholding corporate policies and legal regulations
  • excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism

Job Duties

  • Actively solicit new business opportunities by conducting effective sales calls, external sales visits, and presentations to potential clients
  • handle special event inquiry calls, negotiate space, assist with development of catering menus, create event proposals and conduct site inspections
  • represent company in communicating with prospective clients, planners and vendors, including checking availability and placing holds, conducting site visits, creating budget estimates, and explaining venue policies, procedures and best practices
  • generate new leads from cold calls and negotiate and close contracts
  • monitor changes in sales/special events industry in local market and develop strategies to improve and adjust to those changes
  • identify and evaluate potential business from existing corporate and entertainment clients
  • ensure all invoices and paperwork are submitted to Accounting promptly and within deadlines
  • responsible for ensuring all monies are collected prior to each event
  • maintain procedural documentation to meet all internal accounting, audit and financial controls
  • attend weekly meetings with operations management to review upcoming events for the week and attend pre-shift with the staff on nights of events
  • assist with developing and enhancing catering and banquet menus that promote upselling options based on dynamic pricing opportunities
  • submit monthly reports, including PACE, Monthly Sales Plan, site visits, and cross-sell opportunities
  • responsible for financial aspects involved in promoting and selling venue and achieving overall financial sales goals/targets
  • provide updates on strategies and financials at monthly operating reviews
  • ensure events are accurately scheduled in event management system to ensure no conflicts with other departments and identify booking opportunities
  • communicate and uphold all corporate standards, guidelines, policies and procedures in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations
  • maintain personal integrity by abiding by and supporting the values and principles of the company
  • follow and support brand SOPs
  • participate and respond to the annual company audits
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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