Event Sales Manager

Sushisamba-4; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare contributions

401k retirement plan

Long service awards

Staff meals on duty

Discounts (50% dining at SUSHI SAMBA)

Holiday parties

Quarterly employee events

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SUSHI SAMBA is seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager in Los Angeles/West Hollywood to drive hospitality sales and revenue for a landmark debut. You will lead market campaigns, manage reservations, and close deals while building lasting client relationships in a high-energy, globally-inspired setting.

Ideal candidates bring 5 years of relevant experience, excellent English communication, and a proactive ownership mindset. California food handler and RBS/ABC certifications, plus U.S.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as an Event Sales Manager.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Drive and ambition with a willingness to grow within the team.
• Full ownership of the role.
• California Food Handler Card and RBS/ABC certification.
• Documentation of right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Market and promote SUSHI SAMBA, collect data to generate sales and revenue.
• Prospecting calls, presenting, closing sales, and maintaining client relationships.
• Develop campaigns to promote the restaurant including food, beverages, music and design.
• Program and manage reservations to maximize yield and build a guest database.
• Participate in weekly sales forecast meetings for reservations planning.
• Monitor actual and projected event sales daily.

Skills

Event Sales Management

Sales prospecting

Communication skills

Right to work in US

Job description

SUSHISAMBA has arrived in Los Angeles, bringing its iconic blend of Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian culture to the heart of West Hollywood.

With locations in some of the world’s most dynamic cities - Las Vegas, London, Dubai, Singapore and now L.A.- SUSHISAMBA is known for culinary creativity, immersive design, and a high-energy atmosphere unlike any other.

We are now on the lookout for a passionate, dynamic Event Sales Manager to join our team, and to help deliver unforgettable hospitality in a one-of-a-kind setting.

What You’ll Do:

• Market and promote SUSHISAMBA, collect data from guests to generate sales and stimulate revenue.
• Conduct prospecting cold calls/warm calls on a continuous basis, making sales presentations, closing sales, maintaining good relationships with the client’s and delivering the sales quota
• Develop and manage campaigns to promote restaurants to include food, beverages, music and design
• Program and manage the reservations system to maximize yield and build a guest data base
• Participate in weekly sales strategy forecast meeting to anticipate service and staffing needs for the reservations department
• Monitor actual and projected event sales daily

What We’re Looking For:

• 5 years of experience working as a Event Sales Manager.
• Excellent communication skills in the English language both written and verbal.
• Drive and ambition with a desire to learn and grow within the team.
• Full ownership of your role.
• Possession of a valid California Food Handler Card and RBS/ABC certification.
• Validdocumentation of your right to work in the U.S.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary depending on experience up to $70,000 plus commission.
• The chance to be part of a world-renowned brand’s LA debut.
• Ongoing training and clear opportunities for growth.
• Healthcare contributions for eligible employees with the option for employees to include dental and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Long service awards.
• 50% discount when dining at SUSHISAMBA.
• Holiday parties.
• Free daily staff meals on duty.
• Quarterly company sponsored employee events.
• Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program.

Ready to make your mark?

Join SUSHISAMBA and be part of one of the most exciting new openings in Los Angeles.