Luxury Events & Catering Sales Manager

Hay Creek Hotels; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway, NC, seeks an experienced Catering Sales & Events Manager to lead planning and execution for weddings, social events, and small meetings. This leadership role focuses on flawless service, strong client relations, and driving venue revenue.

As the primary on-site contact after turnover, you will coordinate with planners, prepare BEOs and timelines, host planning meetings, and collaborate with the General Manager on marketing and venue promotions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event and wedding sales for luxury or boutique venues.
• Strong multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage demanding clients and tight deadlines with calm professionalism.
• High attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Polished, guest-focused communicator who thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage weddings, wedding-related events, social events, and meetings from planning through post-event follow-up.
• Serve as on-property liaison for planners and clients, ensuring seamless communication and service.
• Prepare event documents including BEOs, resumes, agendas, timelines, and planning forms.
• Host Planning Meetings, Site Inspections, and BEO Reviews with clients and internal teams (TripleSeat).
• Oversee group room blocks, cutoff dates, attrition, and special requests per contract.
• Ensure events comply with fire codes, liquor laws, and property policies.
• Achieve sales targets by sourcing new business and nurturing relationships.
• Identify opportunities to upsell enhancements, services, and venue offerings.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and industry developments.
• Collaborate with the General Manager on marketing strategies and venue promotion.

Skills

Event sales

Wedding sales

Multitasking

Communication

Client management

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

The Greystone Inn in Lake Toxaway, NC, seeks an experienced Catering Sales & Events Manager to lead planning and execution for weddings, social events, and small meetings. This leadership role focuses on flawless service, strong client relations, and driving venue revenue.

As the primary on-site contact after turnover, you will coordinate with planners, prepare BEOs and timelines, host planning meetings, and collaborate with the General Manager on marketing and venue promotions.