Job Title: Banquet Sales Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Client Relations: Respond to inquiries, conduct venue tours, and guide clients through packages, pricing, and custom options.
- Sales & Proactive Outreach: Prospect new corporate accounts, wedding planners, and local organizations to book high-value dates.
- Contract Negotiation: Draft proposals, secure deposits, and finalize event contracts while adhering to venue minimums.
- Event Transition: Prepare accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and hand off event timelines seamlessly to the operations and culinary teams.
- Revenue Targets: Track weekly booking metrics, forecast monthly sales goals, and pitch creative packages during slow seasons.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum 2 to 4 years of hospitality sales, catering coordination, or event management.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation abilities.
- Organization: Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple events and client deadlines at once.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with CRM software, event booking platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Availability: Flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend client site tours or major tasting events.
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
