Study Hall Rooftop Lounge Sales & Marketing Manager
Berkeley, CA - USA
Job Summary
Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18000 associates across the United States Caribbean and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston The Woodlands Texas and London Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service operational excellence and long-term partnerships.
At Pyramid our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected supported and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders take on meaningful stretch assignments and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties brands and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience youll find opportunities to learn develop and make an impact.
Our commitment to associates guests owners and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today The Boston Globe and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Forbes Travel Guide and U.S. News & World Report these recognitions reflect the culture service excellence and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.
About our property:
Experience an energizing Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley. Soaring 17 stories high this Berkeley CA hotel features 331 suites with fully equipped kitchens separate living spaces and a thoughtful collection of modern amenities. We offer over 15000 . of flexible meeting & event space as well as a rooftop restaurant and bar with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay Area. Located in the heart of Downtown Berkeley half a block from Downtown Berkeley BART station and several bus routes making it simple to commute to and from your new career adventure. At Residence Inn Berkeley not only do we welcome DIVERSITY We embrace it encourage it and celebrate it. CARE / RESPECT / REWARDS EEOC/ADA/VET/LGBTQWhat you will have an opportunity to do:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Study Hall Rooftop Lounge Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for driving social and community related event sales and food & beverage revenue for Study Hall Rooftop Lounge and the Residence Inn Berkeley hotel function space. This role focuses on wedding lifecycle events associated room blocks working with local promoters the university and on community addition creating inhouse promotions to draw in house guests and local citizens. Positioning Study Hall as a premier rooftop venue in Berkeley.
This position manages the full sales cycle from lead response and tours through contracting and execution while supporting targeted social media activation that generates qualified wedding leads. This role works closely with the Director of Catering & Convention Services Culinary Team Food & Beverage leadership and Sparkle Digital Marketing to develop compelling wedding packages seasonal offerings and rooftop experiences. An active on-property presence is required for key events activations and wedding-related programming.
What are we looking for
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Sales & Revenue Generation (Primary Focus)
Drive event sales for:
Study Hall Rooftop Lounge (welcome receptions rehearsal dinners after-parties rooftop buyouts)
Residence Inn Berkeley function space (bridal showers farewell brunches indoor wedding events)
Primary wedding event focus includes:
Engagement parties
Bridal and wedding showers
Rehearsal dinners
Welcome receptions
Farewell brunches
After-parties
Wedding weekend events tied to hotel room blocks
Responsibilities include:
Proactively selling and closing business through outbound prospecting referrals planners venues and partnerships
Managing a consistent and accurate sales pipeline using CRM systems
Conducting personalized site tours highlighting rooftop ambiance guest experience and flexible layouts
Creating customized proposals and packages aligned with client budgets minimum spend requirements and profitability targets
Negotiating contracts deposits billing terms and payment schedules
Driving incremental revenue through bundled offerings (rooftop function space room blocks F&B enhancements)
Meet or exceed assigned goals for bookings food & beverage revenue buyouts and room nights tied to wedding and social events.
Event Planning Support & Execution
Serve as the primary point of contact for Study Hall clients from inquiry through post-event follow-up
Prepare and distribute accurate event documentation (BEOs timelines floor plans)
Partner closely with Culinary Banquets Front Office and Hotel Leadership to ensure seamless execution
Support service recovery and guest concerns in alignment with Pyramid Global Hospitality standards
Focused Social Media Activation
Collaborate with Sparkle Digital Marketing to promote Study Hall as a premiere destination
Support focused campaigns with content messaging CTAs and on-site visuals
Convert social media inquiries and DMs into qualified leads and bookings
Participate in styled shoots influencer collaborations and content days
Ensure guest consent brand standards and compliance for all posted content
Partnerships & Programming
Develop partnerships with:
Wedding planners and coordinators local event promoters liquor distributors university departments
Preferred vendors (florals photography rentals entertainment)
Wedding venues and referral partners
Collaborate with the Chef and Culinary Team to design:
Wedding reception menus
Welcome reception packages
Rooftop brunch and farewell experiences
Lite fare menus for evening socials
Recommend and promote signature wedding offerings such as:
Wedding Weekend Rooftop Welcome
After-Party Buyout Experience
Farewell Brunch Packages
Perform other duties as required by your leader
REQUIREMENTS:
Proven success selling and servicing social events with a strong revenue focus
Strong prospecting negotiation and pipeline management skills
Exceptional client communication and relationship-building abilities
Highly organized with strong attention to detail across multiple events
Comfortable supporting brand visibility through social media and on-property storytelling
Collaborative service-driven and aligned with Pyramid Global Hospitality values
Minimum 2 years of experience in hotel sales catering/event sales or restaurant/lounge event sales
Wedding and social event sales experience preferred
Experience with CRM and event systems (e.g. Delphi/FDC CI/TY Sertifi or similar) preferred
Familiarity with basic content tools (e.g. Canva CapCut) a plus
Flexible schedule required including evenings weekends and select holidays
On-property presence required for tours client meetings events programming and activations
Compensation:
$80000-
$85000Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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