Event Sales Manager

DineAmic HospitalityEvent Sales Managers build strong relationships with existing and potential clients to enhance the event experience for clients and increase sales. They are responsible for events being planned and executed to a high standard to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business. Event Sales Managers also lead creativeand strategic business development and other outreach initiatives to expand their client base. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in event sales management;strong interpersonal organizational and written skills; and the ability to balance multiple complex tasks and obligations with confidence and grace.

This is a fulltime exempt salaried role with commission.

General Functions and Responsibilities

Event Sales Management

Field all inbound event leads and plan sell and oversee all contracted events on and offpremise

Present ideas and solutions to meet clients food beverage and space needs

Possess strong negotiating skills

Able to organize time effectively forward plan and prioritize tasks/projects to ensure workload is balanced and urgent situations are dealt with immediately

Ability to work within strict budget specifications while meeting clients expectations or deviating from the agreed expectations

Work closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to price & execute profitable events

Develop and maintain strong relationships with various vendors

Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

Business Development & Event Marketing

Assists restaurant in creating maintaining positive and influential brand presence

Publicizes events special promotions and other press worthy events utilizing social media outlets

Work closely with restaurant managers and Chefs to develop marketing initiatives based on sales historical data

Work with core marketing team on ad campaigns & content to market private events at the restaurant

Assists with development and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns related to private & special events

Create and promote initiatives events specials and other press worthy events via marketing outlets

Collaborate with social media team for event related content

Track sales data for each promotion/event; analyze trends; make recommendations to increase sales/attendance

Maintain relationships with repeat guests & clientele

Operations & Business Development

Communication with restaurant team to ensure all departments are knowledgeable about eventofferings and procedures

Identify event opportunities to expand upon venue offerings

Build guest event loyalty presence by locating developing defining negotiating and closing new and existing guest relationships

Work closely with corporate Sales team on event prospects and provide weekly sales & lead reporting

Maximize venues private events revenue & profitability

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in hospitality or related field and/or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years in event sales management
• Highvolume hospitality experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Chicago area including major business presences
• Flexible with scheduling including evening and weekend hours
• Ability to lift carry up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) Tripleseat OpenTable and Toast POS
• Excellent communication customer service and organization skills
• Dependable and responsible with a strong attention to detail

We Offer

• BCBS Medical
• BCBS Dental
• EyeMEd Vision
• Companypaid Shortterm Disability Insurance
• Companypaid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Companypaid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K Match
• Monthly Food & Beverage Program and Discount

DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status.