Sales & Events Manager

Midlands; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Italian restaurant group in the UK is seeking a Sales and Events Manager to drive revenue and manage event execution. You will foster client relationships, oversee event logistics, and ensure seamless experiences for guests. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers various benefits including free meals and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Free Meals on Duty

50% Staff Discount

Refer a Friend Reward

Elevate Training Academy

Volunteering Days

Squadra App Discounts

Wagestream Access

Legal and Financial Advice

Colleague of the Month awards

San Carlo Awards

Global Opportunities

Best in Class Pension

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Highly organized and capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Can work independently with good judgment and minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize events with restaurant GM's.
• Build a strong network of businesses to maximize sales.
• Drive sales through private bookings and events.
• Manage marketing on social media platforms.
• Attend networking events to understand market trends.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Team management experience

Proactive self-starter

Job description

Craft Joy, Create Memories, Learn the ART of San Carlo.

Make a real impact with lasting memories and unforgettable experiences.

San Carlo Midlands are hiring a Sales and Events Manager!

Come and join us as our new Sales & Events Manager covering our Midlands region. You will be responsible for driving revenue and managing event execution by building client relationships, selling our amazing restaurant spaces and services, developing sales plans, overseeing event logistics, and ensuring seamless event delivery for our guests.

Our story

The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Miami in October this year.

Colleague Benefits

• Free Meals on Duty- Delicious, Healthy meals, all free
• 50% Staff Discount- For you and your friends and family
• Refer a Friend- Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
• Elevate Training Academy- Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
• Volunteering Days- Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
• Squadra App- Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide.
• Wagestream- Access to earned pay at any point of the month
• Legal and Financial Advice- Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
• Colleague of the Month- Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated.
• San Carlo Awards- Our annually San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues.
• Global Opportunities- The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
• Best in Class Pension- San Carlo at partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow

Key Responsibilities

• Work with restaurant GM’s in your region to plan and organise events
• Build a strong network of businesses and local communities, to maximise sales opportunities
• Build relationships with new, existing and regular guests
• Ensure new guests are continually fed into the business, using a proactive sales approach to market the San Carlo current offering
• Continually drive sales through private bookings and events
• Marketing of the restaurants through social media accounts – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok
• Ownership of inbound sales and the booking system, maximising sales opportunities
• Regularly attend networking events and sales opportunities to stay informed about market trends

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 2 year’s experience in a similar role
• Team management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
• A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction

Join our team, embrace our culture and write your own story!