Event Sales Manager

The Oak Room; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ten Five Hospitality’s Oak Room in Georgetown is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to support the Director of Events. The role covers lead generation, client briefings, and acting as the central liaison between clients and vendors to ensure flawless event execution.

Daily duties include creating BEOs, overseeing setup/breakdown, coordinating with vendors, and evaluating post-event outcomes. Strong communication, organization, and MS Office skills are essential; evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Previous experience in special events preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with TripleSeat and SevenRooms preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word/Excel).
• Must be detail oriented and extremely organized.
• Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers’ card.

Responsibilities

• Make first contact with inquiries and convert leads.
• Meet with clients under the direction of the Director of Events to understand goals and budgets.
• Be the main liaison between all vendors and clients.
• Manage event setup and breakdown.
• Assist in overseeing event operations when necessary.
• Confirm all vendors and performers in a timely manner.
• Conduct post-event evaluation to gather feedback and identify improvements.
• Maintain space availability awareness for future bookings.

Skills

Event management

Vendor coordination

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Education

Food Handlers' card

Tools

TripleSeat

SevenRooms

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Ten Five Hospitality is a growing collective of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues known for concept-driven experiences and standout hospitality. Headquartered between Los Angeles and Miami, Ten Five holds a history of working with and crafting some of the most sought-after brands in the world. Ten Five represents the organizational, operational and creative excellence to bring original and authentic visions to life while outperforming the market on the bottom-line.

Ten Five Hospitality is excited to announce the launch of its new restaurant and lounge concept in Georgetown, The Oak Room. We are actively expanding our dynamic Events Team! This is a great opportunity to help shape the private dining and special events program for a premier hospitality group. We are searching for experienced, driven professional Event Managers to join our fast-growing Events team, dedicated to setting a new standard for luxury dining as we create an elevated dining experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining service & a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality.

Position Summary

The Event Sales Manager’s primary responsibility is to support the Director of Events. The Event Sales Manager is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of an event from booking to execution run smoothly and successfully.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Make first contact with inquiries and convert leads.
• Meet with clients under the direction of the Director of Events to understand goals and expectations for each event, as well as preferences and budget.
• Be the main liaison between all vendors and clients.
• Manage event setup and breakdown.
• Assist in overseeing event operations when necessary.
• Confirm all vendors, performers, speakers, and any other third parties in a timely manner.
• Conduct post-event evaluation to gather feedback and analyze successes and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain constant awareness of space availability for future bookings.
• Conduct site visits when needed for potential clients.
• Create BEO sheets for all parties, semi-private events, and private events.
• Always demonstrate a pleasant and welcoming demeanor to guests, vendors, and potential clients.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.

Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in special events preferred.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with tripleSeat and SevenRooms preferred.
• Proficient in the Microsoft suite of tools, including Word and Excel.
• Must be detail oriented and extremely organized.
• Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers’ card.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

More detail about The Oak Room part of Ten Five Hospitality , please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1059005-The-Oak-Room

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