Event Sales Manager - Banquets & Growth (St. John's)

Blue Shock; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + commission

Cell phone allowance

Extended health and dental benefits

Complimentary meals

Restaurant discounts

Hotel discounts across North America

Mon-Fri schedule

Travel opportunities within Canada & U

Mentorship & career growth

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to lead banquet and event sales operations for a hotel and restaurant property in St. John's, Newfoundland.

This role drives event sales, manages client relationships, leads banquet teams, and ensures flawless execution of every function, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 per year plus 2% commission and a cell phone allowance. Blue Shock Executive Search connects exceptional talent with leading restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups across

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in event sales, banquet management, or hospitality sales.
• Experience leading restaurant floor during peak times is a plus.
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and drive event sales growth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients, community organizations, and social event planners.
• Grow repeat business and secure future event bookings.
• Represent the property at networking events, trade shows, bridal shows, golf tournaments, and community events.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate banquet team members.
• Direct and oversee banquet operations and ensure seamless event execution.
• Prepare and submit weekly financial reports related to sales performance, targets, and labour control.

Skills

Event sales

Banquet management

Business development

Relationship-building

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Financial acumen

Team development

Multi-project management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to lead banquet and event sales operations for a hotel and restaurant property in St. John's, Newfoundland.

This role drives event sales, manages client relationships, leads banquet teams, and ensures flawless execution of every function, with a salary of $60,000–$65,000 per year plus 2% commission and a cell phone allowance. Blue Shock Executive Search connects exceptional talent with leading restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups across