Private Dining & Events Sales Lead

The Post Oak; New York; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

Job summary

The Post Oak in New York is seeking a Sales & Events Coordinator to drive private dining and catering revenue by pursuing new business and maintaining client relationships. You will manage inquiries, plan events, and negotiate contracts to meet monthly and annual revenue goals.

The role requires strong networking, a solid outside sales background, and excellent written and verbal communication. It is based in a restaurant with standard weekday hours and a focus on guest satisfaction and brand

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years outside sales experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant or hotel operation.
• Proven ability to create and maintain relationships and partnerships on behalf of the company.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Self-directed, motivated and diplomatic with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales beyond prior year for one or more restaurants by prospecting and networking.
• Identify and secure new corporate and social event clients; conduct tours and negotiate contracts to meet revenue goals.
• Manage a sales pipeline of inquiries, prospects and bookings; develop and implement sales action plans with the Director of Sales & Events.
• Collaborate with clients to customize menus; create detailed BEOs and communicate event layouts and timelines.

Skills

Prospecting

Networking

Relationship building

Cold calling

Negotiation

Tools

Delphi

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Job description

The Post Oak in New York is seeking a Sales & Events Coordinator to drive private dining and catering revenue by pursuing new business and maintaining client relationships. You will manage inquiries, plan events, and negotiate contracts to meet monthly and annual revenue goals.

The role requires strong networking, a solid outside sales background, and excellent written and verbal communication. It is based in a restaurant with standard weekday hours and a focus on guest satisfaction and brand