Fine Dining Event Sales Manager

Recruiting Partner: Allison O'Leary Creason

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 164337

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Event Sales Manager to join our team at Dynamo Room, an exciting new restaurant opening soon. In this role, you will be responsible for generating leads, building strong client relationships, and driving event sales to ensure the success and growth of our new concept.

Event Sales Manager Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive salary + commission structure
  • Health, dental, and retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • The opportunity to help shape the success of a brand-new restaurant and create unforgettable client experiences.

Event Sales Manager Responsibilities:

  • Generate Leads: Build a strong client pipeline through past contacts, networking, referrals, online marketing, and industry events.
  • Client Engagement: Conduct walkthroughs with clients and planners, understand their vision, and provide expert recommendations.
  • Proposals & Contracts: Develop customized event proposals, negotiate terms, and secure new business.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivate long-term client relationships to encourage repeat events and referrals.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with FOH, BOH, and the events team to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Market Awareness: Stay up to date on industry trends and competitor offerings to continuously enhance our services.
  • Event Support: Be present on-site during events to welcome clients and ensure smooth handoff to operations teams.

Event Sales Manager Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in event sales, catering sales, or hospitality sales in a fine-dining restaurant with a strong track record of success.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Experience with Tripleseat is a plus.
  • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable client experiences.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 164337

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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