Sales & Events Manager

A Hiring Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + performance-based incentives

Flexible schedule

Dining discounts

Wine education opportunities

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant concept is seeking a Sales Manager in Raleigh to lead private dining sales and community marketing efforts. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality, 2+ years of experience in sales or marketing, and excels at building relationships. This role includes a flexible schedule, opportunities for growth, and various bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven success in sales or marketing, ideally in restaurants, hospitality, or events.
• Highly organized with excellent communication and follow-through.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with catering/event software and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Build private event sales from the ground up and meet monthly banquet sales goals.
• Collaborate with the culinary and beverage teams on menus and flawless event execution.
• Be the face of our brand in the community, attending networking events.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing strategy

Relationship-building

Event planning

Communication

Tools

Catering/event software

CRM tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for hospitality, a talent for sales, and a love for local food and wine? Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to join our opening team at our brand-new Raleigh location in Glenwood Place. This is your opportunity to grow with a chef-driven, wine-focused concept that values gracious hospitality, excellence, accountability, and community. If you're ready to lead the charge in private dining sales, community marketing, and special event planning — we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Build private event sales from the ground up and meet monthly banquet sales goals.
• Create and execute a local marketing strategy to grow overall restaurant revenue.
• Be the face of our brand in the community — attending networking events, hosting wine dinners, and developing relationships with hotel concierges, local businesses, and groups.
• Plan and help execute memorable events including wine tastings, chef dinners, and holiday activations.
• Collaborate with the culinary and beverage teams on menus, BEOs, and flawless event execution.
• Keep our staff in the loop with weekly updates, banquet calendars, and regular communication.
• Represent Napa with professionalism, warmth, and a guest-first mindset at all times.

Requirements

• What We’re Looking For:
• 2+ years of proven success in sales or marketing, ideally in restaurants, hospitality, or events.
• Highly organized with excellent communication and follow-through.
• A positive, polished presence — someone who makes others feel welcome and inspired.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with catering/event software and CRM tools.
• Able to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays for events.
• Passion for hospitality and a desire to grow with a company that values community impact.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with wine or beverage marketing.
• Familiarity with the Raleigh dining scene and local market connections.
• Previous event planning or catering sales background.
• Host/server experience in an upscale or chef-driven environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Salary + performance-based incentives
• Flexible schedule with autonomy and leadership opportunity
• Dining discounts, wine education opportunities, and room to grow with our expanding restaurant group

Physical/Mental Demands

• Be on your feet for a large portion of the day; able to lift and move heavy objects (including tables and cases of food and beverages, up to ~20 pounds overhead).
• Maintain sustained mental and visual attention.
• Make sales calls and customer visits.
• Attend community events and networking events.
• Carry objects on a tray without spilling.

Working Conditions

• Work in a kitchen environment with hot areas and sharp tools; flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Ready to build something special in Raleigh? Apply now and help us write the next chapter of Napa.