Sales & Events Manager: Craft Unforgettable Experiences

Landry's Seafood; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career growth

Employee discounts

Health benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Competitive pay + commission

Job summary

Landry's Seafood in Spring, TX is seeking a Sales & Events Manager to cultivate new business, build client relationships, and flawlessly execute memorable events from inquiry to toast. You will drive growth for one or more restaurants, manage contracts, and coordinate with the culinary and service teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of sales experience in high-volume hospitality, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to create tailored menus and detailed event

Qualifications

• At least 3 years previous sales experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant or hotel operation.
• Ability to write business correspondences and set up contracts and function sheets.
• Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers, and to effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for guest catering contracts.
• Ability to communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for growing sales over prior year for one or more restaurants.
• Identify and secure new corporate and social event clients through prospecting and networking.
• Conduct venue tours and negotiate contracts to meet monthly and annual revenue goals.
• Manage a sales pipeline of inquiries, prospects, and definite bookings.
• With the Director of Sales & Events, plan, develop and implement a comprehensive sales action plan, goals and initiatives.
• Collaborate with clients to customize food and beverage menus.
• Create detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicate event layouts, A/V needs, and timelines with management.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and management to ensure operations is able to flawlessly execute the event
• Supervise setup, execution, and breakdown of events to guarantee high guest satisfaction.
• Nurture lasting relationships with recurring clients, event planners, and local vendors.
• Address client feedback, negotiate pricing, and ensure contracts balance customer satisfaction with profitability.
• Fosters and maintains relationships with community decision makers, hotel general managers/sales directors, meeting planners and local business leaders who are potential ambassadors of our brand(s).

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Contract writing

Communication

Event planning

Customer service

Job description

Landry's Seafood in Spring, TX is seeking a Sales & Events Manager to cultivate new business, build client relationships, and flawlessly execute memorable events from inquiry to toast. You will drive growth for one or more restaurants, manage contracts, and coordinate with the culinary and service teams.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of sales experience in high-volume hospitality, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to create tailored menus and detailed event