Event Sales Manager City Venues at DineAmic Hospitality

DineAmic HospitalityEvent 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 creativeand 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 and bonus potential.General Functions and ResponsibilitiesEvent Sales ManagementField all inbound event leads and plan sell and oversee all contracted events on and off-premisePresent ideas and solutions to meet clients food beverage and space needsPossess strong negotiating skillsAble to organize time effectively forward plan and prioritize tasks/projects to ensure workload is balanced and urgent situations are dealt with immediatelyAbility to work within strict budget specifications while meeting clients expectations or deviating from the agreed expectationsWork closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to price & execute profitable eventsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with various vendorsMust have the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlinesMarketing Marketing Events Assists restaurant in creating maintaining positive and influential brand presence Publicizes events special promotions and other press worthy events utilizing social media outlets Work closely with restaurant managers and Chefs to develop marketing initiatives based on sales historical data Work with core marketing team on ad campaigns & content to market private events at the restaurant Assists with development and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns related to private & special events Create and promote initiatives events specials and other press worthy events via marketing outlets Collaborate with social media team for event related content Track sales data for each promotion/event; analyze trends; make recommendations to increase sales/attendance Maintain relationships with repeat guests & clientele Operations Business Development Communication with restaurant team to ensure all departments are knowledgeable about eventofferings and procedures Identify event opportunities to expand upon venue offerings Build guest event loyalty presence by locating developing defining negotiating and closing new and existing guest relationships Work closely with corporate Sales team on event prospects and provide weekly sales & lead reporting Maximize venues private events revenue & profitabilityRequirementsBachelors degree in hospitality or related field and/or equivalent experienceHigh-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 OfferBCBS 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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Facilities Management,ABAP,Data Mining,Jni,BI,Db2 Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 55000 - 65000