Banquet Salesperson

The Banquet Salesperson is responsible for assisting in maximizing banquet and wedding revenues by creating and implementing sales plans for weddings, banquets, and parties.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must have 3-5 years of related experience in event coordination/catering sales
• Superior sales skills in prospecting, communication, and closing
• Must have excellent interpersonal/relationship skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and detail-oriented

Responsibilities:

• Achieve sales/profit goals of 618’s events operation
• Respond to prospect inquiries, conduct tours and meetings for prospective events, and sell events
• Oversee the development/preparation of contracts for all banquets/weddings
• Work with banquet department to determine selling prices and menus for events
• Assist in scheduling all banquet event functions, price and prepare event proposals, collect signed contracts and deposits.
• Full compliance with Department of Health and Liquor Control Commission regulations
• Answer emails and phone calls efficiently and follow up with prospective leads
• Assist in office duties that are needed by Banquet Sales Manager and Banquet Manager
• Participate in outside activities that are judged appropriate by the Banquet Manager to enhance the presence of the property in the local community
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

Part Time / Full Time Position Available. Weekends required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Freehold, NJ 07728 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Freehold, NJ 07728: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25