Event Sales Manager – F&B & Private Dining

Lefferts Investments; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lefferts Investments is seeking an Event Sales Manager for restaurants and banquet space to drive private dining and group event sales across hotel venues. You will manage the full sales cycle, build relationships with corporate clients and planners, and coordinate with operations to deliver seamless events.

The role requires 2–3 years in event/catering sales, strong hospitality knowledge, bilingual English and Spanish preferred, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in event sales or catering sales
• Experience in private dining and restaurant-based events
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in proposal writing and client presentations

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate private dining and F&B event business through outbound sales, networking, and inquiries
• Conduct site tours, create proposals, and manage the full sales cycle for restaurant-based and banquet F&B events
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and local businesses
• Collaborate with restaurant managers, chefs, and banquet staff to plan and execute events
• Prepare detailed event orders (BEOs) and ensure events are communicated to operations teams
• Achieve or exceed monthly and annual F&B event sales targets

Skills

Event sales

Client relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

CRM familiarity

Microsoft Office

Flexibility schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality or related field

Tools

OpenTable

Tripleseat

SevenRooms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lefferts Investments is seeking an Event Sales Manager for restaurants and banquet space to drive private dining and group event sales across hotel venues. You will manage the full sales cycle, build relationships with corporate clients and planners, and coordinate with operations to deliver seamless events.

The role requires 2–3 years in event/catering sales, strong hospitality knowledge, bilingual English and Spanish preferred, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.