Task Force Event Sales Manager

Responsibilities

• The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events for in-house groups and outside clients on a temporary basis (up to 60 days onsite), supporting our staff during this short-term assignment. The primary focus is selling Banquet Food and Beverage services, with additional responsibilities including menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting room services. Other duties will include reviewing contracts and facilitating communication before, during, and after events with hotel staff to ensure exceptional service standards. The Event Sales Manager will also conduct site inspections, maintain strong customer relationships, and collaborate with sales and catering staff as a team member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience.
• 1 year food and beverage experience.
• Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts.
• Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding/knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Confident and professional appearance.
• Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed.
• Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Hotel’s Brand Standards.
• Understanding of respective market segment, competitor’s strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand.
• Work well under pressure.
• Time management skills. Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.
• Creativity in designing events.
• Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning).
• Ability to design menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit.

Nice to have

• Experience with major Hospitality Sales CRM systems (e.g., Delphi, Daylight, Marriott CI/TY, or Starwood ISAC) is preferred.

Benefits

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match