Job description
Wicked Butcher delivers an upscale dining experience to a wide range of clients in restaurants and special event venues. Sales & Event Manager will listen to our guests as they describe their vision, and then organize events that surpass their highest expectations. As a Sales & Event Manager, you will be responsible for selling and coordinating both corporate and social events. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in event planning, organized, have an eye for detail, and be a motivated salesperson.
You will be responsible for:
- Generating quality leads and maintaining current and future business
- Responding to calls in a timely and professional manner
- Ensuring guest experience from initial contact to the end of the event
- Building local client base through outside sales calls, prospecting, direct mail, networking, and referrals
- Meeting weekly quota for outside sales calls
- Closing the sale
- Meet and/or exceed monthly booking goals
- Ensuring successful events that meet both the client needs and the company’s profitability guidelines
- Communicating all relevant information to appropriate departments in a detailed manner
- Fully execute and manage all event logistics, including brainstorming for creative concepts.
What we’re looking for:
- At least 3 years of successful events sales experience in a restaurant, hotel, country club, or similar fine-dining establishment
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of current food and bar trends
- Experience with menu development, event coordination, BEO origination, food & beverage knowledge a must-have
- Ability to work weekends and evenings when events are held
- Degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing or Business is preferred.
Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 + monthly bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience level:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Restaurant: 3 years (Required)
- Events management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person