Events Sales Manager

Major Food Brand; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Wisconsin seeks an Event Sales Manager to join their Events Department. The role involves generating business leads, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful events through proactive planning and communication. Ideal candidates should have 4-6 years of experience in event sales or coordination and strong communication skills. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential for this role, which values the overall experience of employees and clients alike.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in event sales or coordination.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads through outreach and respond to inquiries.
• Manage client relationships and quotes during the booking process.
• Update event details in catering software and attend meetings.
• Provide on-site support for successful execution of events.

Skills

Sales acumen

Client communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Event planning

Enthusiasm

Tools

Excel

Indesign

Illustrator

Tripleseat

Job description

Major Food Group (the powerhouse restaurant group behind Carbone, THE GRILL, Sadelle’s and more) is looking to continue building on their multi-dimensional, immersive concepts that transports their guests to new memorable experiences. We want to “disrupt” traditional hospitality models by taking care of our employees, guests, and our community.

Job Summary: The Events Department at Major Food Group is seeking a passionate and motivated Event Sales Manager to join our team.

Job Duties:

• Generate large business leads through proactive outreach to new clients and respond to all incoming inquiries for large format dinners and events at the properties
• Responsible for maintenance and development of the social events market and large scale events
• Liaise with clients throughout the booking and planning process by negotiating pricing and estimates, generating contracts, securing payment details, etc
• Follow department and company procedures to ensure confirmed events are communicated to appropriate internal
• Work with clients for confirmed events on their customized menu options, beverage details, floor plans, room setup notes, run of show and all specifics pertaining to their
• Maintain and constantly update event information in our catering software program to generate BEO's
• Participate in weekly meetings with chefs and managers to communicate all catering details for events
• Help manage the team to problem solve, lend support and drive sales goals together
• Communicate in an organized and timely manner all of the logistics and specifics of the party to on-site management and provide on-site support for events where necessary to ensure proper execution of all event details
• Provide assistance with special projects as assigned adhering to
• Act as an ambassador to Major Food Group

Qualifications:

• Must have a strong desire to “Be The Best”
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• Must have a successful sales track record in direct sales and an ability to develop targeted prospect
• 4-6 years of event sales, event coordination, department administrative assistance, client services or Background in the hospitality sector is preferred
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, team oriented, positive attitude are essential
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with high profile and high net worth clients
• Needs to be able to multitask, work well under pressure and succeed in a face paced environment
• Proficient in Excel, Indesign, Illustrator and Tripleseat is preferred but not required

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