Sales Event Manager
Leading Hospitality management company located in NYC is seeking an experienced Sales Event Manager. The Sales Event Manager will be responsible for selling dynamic, off-premise catering events and overseeing their coordination and execution. Present the company brand and services to potential clients and maintain returning clients. Collaborate with internal department heads including culinary, design, and marketing. Oversee and collaborate with a Catering Operations Coordinator in the creation of event proposals, menus, equipment, and staffing orders.
The Sales Event Manager will have the following:
- 5-10 years demonstrated success in planning and executing events in responsible positions
- Must have a strong sales track record with a book of business
- Keeping up with industry trends is a must
- Excellent communication skills, with the know-how to engage clients, and network to source new business
- Knowledge of style and design principles and their application is desirable.
- The successful candidate will have a sophisticated d presence and a keen eye for detail
- Must be passionate, enthusiastic, creative, love food, and love working with people.
- Must be a team player
- Most importantly we are interested in candidates who are hungry for developing more business opportunities, understand the art of the sale and of hospitality and possess the quality or disposition of receiving and treating clients and guests in a warm, friendly, generous way
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Prior managerial experience is preferred
The Sales Event Manager role offers a competitive pay along with excellent benefits package and commission plan. Please send your resume outlining your related experience for immediate consideration.