Description

NEW WATERLOO is hiring for an EVENT SALES MANAGER

Compensation: 55-60K base salary incentive plan

Location: Hybrid / Remote On-Site (Austin, TX) 

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provide the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses. Our brands include South Congress Hotel, Revival Hotel, El Capitan Hotel, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Maie Day, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, and Albert Hotel.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for effectively prospecting, securing, and executing group and private events for New Waterloo. The Event Sales Manager must possess excellent communication and organizational skills as well as an understanding of New Waterloo culture.

What you'll do: 

• New business development and community engagement
• Account management & retention
• Convert incoming leads 
• Host site visits to potential and existing clients
• Build proposals, banquet event orders, and other necessary reports 
• Create contracts and collect initial deposits to secure events
• Work with onsite F&B team to coordinate food orders for events
• Review upcoming BEO's to ensure all final details are collected (menu, timeline, sign instructions, etc)
• Keep an accurate sales pipeline
• Manage all deposit and billing schedules including collecting final payments for post-event charges where applicable
• Conduct monthly audits with accounting for accuracy 
• Work with the Brand Manager to assist with community events and marketing campaigns

Who you are: 

• You have outstanding customer service skills
• You have the ability to develop and maintain relationships
• You're patient and remain calm in stressful situations 
• You're highly detail-oriented and able to multi-task 
• You take initiative and are able to work autonomously 
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• You have strong computer skills and the ability to learn sales software programs quickly 
• You have a genuine passion for events and the physical stamina to execute onsite events 
• You're creative and willing to find solutions 
• You manage your time well and have organizational and leadership skills 
• You have a proven track record in the ability to problem solve and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• A must: You like to have fun & be nice 

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• Health, vision dental benefits
• 401K plans
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer pay
• Referral bonuses
• Discounts at our shops, hotels local partnerships

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.