Private Dining & Corporate Events Sales Leader

CSM Corporation; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3.5% commission on private dining

Job summary

CSM Corporation's BLVD Kitchen & Bar in Wayzata, MN is seeking a Restaurant Sales Manager to drive private dining and group events revenue by developing new business and cultivating relationships with corporate clients and local organizations.

This on-site, full-time role requires 2+ years in restaurant or event sales, a proven track record of meeting sales goals, and excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant, private dining, catering, hospitality, or event sales experience.
• Proven track record of generating new business and achieving sales goals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple events, leads, and client relationships simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase private dining, group dining, and event revenue.
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, community involvement, and outreach to local businesses and organizations.
• Respond promptly to private dining and event inquiries, identify client needs, and effectively communicate options, menus, pricing, and details.
• Conduct tours and consultations with prospective clients and confidently sell BLVD Kitchen & Bar’s dining spaces.
• Manage the full sales process from initial inquiry through contract, event planning, and post-event follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, local businesses, event planners, and repeat guests.
• Create customized event proposals and work with clients to develop menus, timelines, and other requirements.
• Coordinate with restaurant leadership, culinary, service, and operations teams to ensure events are planned and executed.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, leads, bookings, client communications, and upcoming events.
• Identify opportunities to increase event revenue through menu enhancements and packages.
• Conduct post-event follow-up to obtain feedback and encourage repeat business.

Skills

Restaurant sales

Private dining

Catering

Hospitality

Event sales

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Client relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

CSM Corporation's BLVD Kitchen & Bar in Wayzata, MN is seeking a Restaurant Sales Manager to drive private dining and group events revenue by developing new business and cultivating relationships with corporate clients and local organizations.

This on-site, full-time role requires 2+ years in restaurant or event sales, a proven track record of meeting sales goals, and excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.