Senior Event Sales Lead - Winery Experiences & Commissions

Chicago Winery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Job summary

First Batch Hospitality is seeking an extremely motivated Event Sales Manager to manage sales and booking of events; prospecting and networking, responding to inquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients, converting inquiries into sales, and promoting offers.

You will collaborate with the Sales Team to meet monthly targets, manage client communications, build proposals, and coordinate with the Events Team to ensure successful event execution, including on-site walk-throughs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ sales experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry.
• Generating minimum of 2 million in annual sales revenues.
• Proficient in Tripleseat and G Suite.
• Ability to negotiate and close deals consistently.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed monthly individual sales targets and booking goals.
• Responsible for social and corporate event sales for the 1st and 2nd floor event spaces.
• Create a unique venue experience in line with the First Batch brand.
• Work with Sales Team to meet monthly goals and track projections.
• Assist Director of Sales with sales, department and budget reports.
• Manage clients through the full sales process from lead generation to invoicing.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation

Relationship building

Tools

Tripleseat

G Suite

Job description

First Batch Hospitality is seeking an extremely motivated Event Sales Manager to manage sales and booking of events; prospecting and networking, responding to inquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients, converting inquiries into sales, and promoting offers.

You will collaborate with the Sales Team to meet monthly targets, manage client communications, build proposals, and coordinate with the Events Team to ensure successful event execution, including on-site walk-throughs.