DineAmic Hospitality Event Sales Managers build strong relationships with existing and potential clients to enhance the event experience for clients and increase sales. They are responsible for events being planned and executed to a high standard to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business. Event Sales Managers also lead creative and strategic business development and other outreach initiatives to expand their client base. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in event sales management; strong interpersonal, organizational, and written skills; and the ability to balance multiple complex tasks and obligations with confidence and grace.
This is a full-time, exempt, salaried role with commission.
General Functions and Responsibilities
Event Sales Management
- Field all inbound event leads and plan, sell and oversee all contracted events on and off-premise
- Present ideas and solutions to meet client’s food, beverage, and space needs
- Possess strong negotiating skills
- Able to organize time effectively, forward plan and prioritize tasks / projects to ensure workload is balanced and urgent situations are dealt with immediately
- Ability to work within strict budget specifications while meeting client’s expectations or deviating from the agreed expectations
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to price & execute profitable events
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with various vendors
- Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Business Development & Event Marketing
Assists restaurant in creating, maintaining positive and influential brand presencePublicizes events, special promotions and other press worthy events utilizing social media outletsWork closely with restaurant managers and Chefs to develop marketing initiatives based on sales + historical dataWork with core marketing team on ad campaigns & content to market private events at the restaurantAssists with development and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns related to private & special eventsCreate and promote initiatives, events, specials, and other press worthy events via marketing outletsCollaborate with social media team for event related contentTrack sales data for each promotion / event; analyze trends; make recommendations to increase sales / attendanceMaintain relationships with repeat guests & clienteleOperations & Business Development
Communication with restaurant team to ensure all departments are knowledgeable about event offerings and proceduresIdentify event opportunities to expand upon venue offeringsBuild guest event loyalty presence by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing new and existing guest relationshipsWork closely with corporate Sales team on event prospects and provide weekly sales & lead reportingMaximize venue’s private events revenue & profitabilityRequirements
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field and / or equivalent experienceAt least 5 years in event sales managementHigh-volume hospitality experience preferredKnowledge of the Chicago area, including major business presencesFlexible with scheduling, including evening and weekend hoursAbility to lift, carry up to 50 poundsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Tripleseat, OpenTable, and Toast POSExcellent communication, customer service, and organization skillsDependable and responsible with a strong attention to detailWe Offer
BCBS MedicalBCBS DentalEyeMEd VisionCompany-paid Short-term Disability InsuranceCompany-paid Life and AD&D InsuranceCompany-paid Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid Holidays and Floating HolidaysCommuter Benefits401K + MatchMonthly Food & Beverage Program and DiscountDineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.