Event Sales Manager - Management

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Sick and Vacation time

Job summary

Genesis Hospitality and Dining LLC in Lambertville, NJ is seeking an energetic Event Sales Specialist to drive venue bookings and close events. Based at our Lambertville venue, you will lead inquiries, present proposals, and coordinate with operations to ensure seamless weddings and events.

You will respond to inquiries, conduct site tours, and build strong client relationships to generate repeat business while collaborating with culinary, beverage, execution, and marketing teams to meet revenue

Qualifications

• 2–5 years sales experience, preferably weddings or hospitality.
• Working knowledge of banquet/catering services and operations.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, email, internet).

Responsibilities

• Respond to sales inquiries via phone, online, email, and in person.
• Qualify leads, assess budgets, timelines, and objectives.
• Conduct site tours and client consultations.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and pricing; negotiate terms.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets and manage deposits.

Skills

Sales experience

Client needs assessment

Upselling

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Email/internet

Job description

11 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ 08530, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Essential Functions:

• Promptly respond to incoming phone, online, email, and in-person walk-in sales inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional follow-up.
• Qualify leads and assess client needs, budgets, timelines, and event objectives
• Conduct in-person site tours and client consultations
• Prepare and present customized proposals, contracts, and pricing
• Negotiate terms, close event sales and collect deposits to meet or exceed revenue goals
• Upsell using company's premium offerings and resources
• Generate new business through flawless service, exceeding expectations, on-site guests interactions, outbound outreach, referrals, and networking

Event Planning & Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact through the initial inquiry through contract execution
• Collaborate with clients to develop event concepts, timelines, and logistics
• Coordinate with internal teams in culinary, beverage, execution, and marketing to ensure feasibility and alignment
• Communicate event details clearly and accurately using event management software and timely calendar notification and written updates
• Oversee coordination and execution teams with menu planning, floor plans, timelines, and vendor coordination as needed

Account Management

• Maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals
• Manage contracts, deposits, and payment schedules
• Track changes, add-ons, and upsells throughout the planning process

Revenue & Performance Management

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities
• Monitor event profitability and cost controls in collaboration

Event Execution Support

• Support on-site event execution as needed to ensure client satisfaction
• Address last-minute changes or challenges professionally and efficiently

Marketing & Brand Representation

• Represent the company professionally
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of venue offerings, packages, and seasonal menus
• Collaborate with marketing to keep sales tools current
• Uphold brand standards and guest experience expectations
• Refer to other Genesis Hospitality venues when there are scheduling conflicts or as best meets guests' needs or vision

Administrative & Compliance Duties

• Ensure contracts and event details comply with company policies and legal requirements
• Maintain organized files and documentation
• Follow established sales processes and procedures
• Participate in team meetings, training, and performance reviews
• Notify corporate of any unforeseeable challenges or guest complaints

Requirements:

• 2-5 years sales experience, preferably for weddings and/or a hospitality outlet
• BA/BS or equivalent experience preferredbut not required
• Requires a working knowledge of banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies or operations
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, e-mail and internet functions
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and workplace Environment Conditions

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk
• Requires moderate physical efforts: standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus

Working Conditions : Workplace Environment Conditions

• The noise level in this workplace is usually mild to moderate
• Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.

We Offer:

• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick and Vacation time

And more!!!

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is part of Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.

11 Bridge St, Lambertville, NJ 08530, USA