Sales Manager

Sohospitalitygroup; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Sohospitalitygroup in St. Louis is hiring for an event sales position requiring at least 2 years of experience. The role involves soliciting new clients for corporate events, maintaining relationships, and assisting with marketing events like trade shows.

The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and has strong customer service and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with many opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of event sales and planning experience.
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Good people management skills.
• Approved state alcohol training required.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new clients for corporate events.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Return emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Assist with any marketing events.

Skills

Sales or catering experience

Customer service skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales-driven mentality

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel

Problem solving skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Company Overview

Hiring good people, training them for excellence, and giving them room to grow is what sets us apart from others. We are looking for friendly, dependable, honest, hardworking individuals to complement our positive culture and team. At So Hospitality Group, we want to bring together caring, intelligent, innovative people who love to serve and lead others and are looking to join a growing company. So Hospitality Group currently consists of 3 different restaurant brands in multiple cities and growing, so your opportunities are endless!

Job Summary

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of event sales and planning experience, have a passion for service, fine dining, wine, beer, cocktails, and most importantly, hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new clients for corporate events to show and sell the space
• Meetings, seminars, cocktail parties, holiday parties, etc.
• May require some travel
• Show and sell the venue to parties
• Wedding receptions, birthday parties, anniversary parties, etc.
• Maintain client relationships
• Interact with host at events
• Return emails and phone calls in a timely manner
• Work well with others
• Send proposals to guests to fit their needs or budget
• Follow up with all guests
• Attend weekly 612North meetings
• Assist with any other needs that may arise
• Cleaning and organizing the Corporate Office
• Organize and possess high level of administration ability to effectively manage incoming and outgoing orders and documentation
• Set up and break down for events
• Marketing for special events for Drunken Fish and/or 612North
• Assist in updating our online advertising profiles for 612North on The Knot, WeddingWire, and other websites
• Assist with any marketing events, such as wedding shows, trade shows, and charity events

Skills and Abilities

• Sales or catering experience is a must
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Sales-driven mentality with proven track record
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task
• Work as an integral part of the Drunken Fish/612North team and culture
• Create and continuously reinforce a positive and safe work environment
• Act as role model for company standards and uphold all policies and procedures within the company

Preferred Qualifications

• 21+ years old
• Education: High School or equivalent
• High Energy and Passion for the industry
• 2 + years prior professional experience in restaurant management and/or sales
• Approved state alcohol training required
• Good people management skills, communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
• Must be internally motivated and detail oriented and have a passion for teaching others
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays