Event Coordinator

Dave & Buster's Management Corporation, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food

Tuition Reimbursement

New Center Opening Team

Rewards program

Paid time off

Job summary

Main Event Entertainment in Huntsville is hiring an Event Coordinator to plan memorable birthday and group events, partnering with guests to tailor experiences and ensure safety and sanitation. You’ll coordinate packages, upsell addons, and input guest data with a focus on outstanding service.

You will work with the Sales Manager to meet sales targets, prospect new business, and support marketing efforts to drive event revenue.

Qualifications

• Guest-focused mindset and strong customer service
• Teamwork and collaboration across departments
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with guests and clients

Responsibilities

• Uphold cleanliness and safety standards
• Welcome and engage guests and act as an ambassador of FUN
• Understand event packages and add-ons to upsell
• Sell, schedule and coordinate corporate, group, and birthday events
• Input sales data and guest information in systems, create follow-up tasks
• Support sales targets with the Sales Manager and achieve quarterly plans
• Prospect and cold call to develop new and repeat business
• Support local marketing initiatives to drive event sales
• Attend weekly sales meetings and share strategic ideas
• Perform opening, mid-day or closing duties

Skills

Guest focus

Teamwork

Relationship building

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

CRM

Job description

Job Description: At Main Event, our Event Coordinators help our Guest’s plan memorable birthday and event experiences, by creating a vision of FUN! As an Event Coordinator, you will partner with our Guests to create a tailored and memorable experience based on their needs. You’re also dedicated to delivering the highest standards in safety and sanitation.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DAILY?

• Upholding our cleanliness and safety standards (We take this seriously!)
• Welcoming and engaging with all Guests, all while being an ambassador of FUN
• Understanding all aspects of our event packages, and add-ons
• Selling, scheduling and coordinating corporate, group, and birthday events (let the FUN begin!)
• Utilizing systems and programs to input sales revenue, guest information, and create follow up tasks related to the business
• Partnering with the Sales Manager to exceed budgeted birthday, group and event sales targets, and achieve quarterly sales plans
• Prospecting and cold calling to develop ongoing relationships for new and repeat business
• Supporting local store marketing initiatives to drive walk-in and event sales
• Attending and engaging in weekly sales meetings to share strategic ideas that support the business
• Performing opening, mid-day or closing duties

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Prior food & beverage or retail experience; sales experience a plus
• Guest focused mindset (We heart our Guests!)
• Teamwork is a must (Teamwork makes the dream work!)
• Relationship building (very important!)
• Proficient in software such as; Excel, Microsoft Office and CRM
• Can effectively communicate with Management, Team Members, and Guests
• Availability to work days, nights and/or weekends and holidays

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job - so we do our part in making sure we give you what you need to stay motivated, valued and embrace living your best life!
• Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding and FUN!
• 50% off food, beverages, activities and unlimited game play!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes please!)
• We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
• Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
• Our rewards and recognition program rock!
• Benefits and paid time off (for those who qualify)
• Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
• Become a Certified Trainer (aka, the best of the best!)

Salary Range: 10.25 - 15

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be an E-Verify Employer where required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.

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