What are the responsibilities and job description for the EVENT SALES MANAGER FT - PINE LAKES position at FOUNDERS GROUP MCC?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Solicits sales daily to new, prospective, and previous clients.
- Partner with Human Resources on posting jobs, employee selection, hiring, training, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and problem solving.
- Actively Drives Corporate Sales in the local market.
- Provides tours and offers suggestions in efforts to sell the facility.
- Sells all available space for F&B and Non-F&B events to maximize sales and to exceed budgeted revenue.
- Each month review the next 6 months availability to highlight high or low demand dates and take steps to minimize the risk of any shortfall or overbooking; reviews upcoming events with staff and management on a regular basis.
- Actively involved and responsible for the execution of all Events
- Constantly strive to improve customer satisfaction and responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Maximize the club’s profitability from the overall Banquet and Event Sales function as well as all F&B related events and maintains a monthly banquet forecast for review.
- Ensure billing forms are completed in a timely manner.
- Assists with Banquet and F&B line items in annual and monthly budgets.
- Attends all trade shows and conventions within the market area.
- Communicate effectively and directly with F&B Manager, Banquet captain, GM, and Director of F&B
- Assures all food service is within company standards.
- Responsible for the execution of all functions including room set up of all events.
- Maintains levels of supplies for operation.
- Maintains club appearance; keeps all storage areas clean and organized
- Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures staff members also maintain a professional appearance and adhere to uniform standards.
- Promote a positive relationship with team members in all departments and divisions.
- Coordinate deliveries and setup of all outside vendors
Qualification-Requirements Experience - Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years in related field with management experience.
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Must have fundamental computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Office, and ability to use company point of sale systems and other company required computer programs.
- Ability to establish & maintain strong & effective relationships with customers, vendor partners, and staff.
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Maintain professional appearance.
- Passionate about food & beverage industries.
- Exceptional organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Weekend, holiday, and evening availability.
- Understanding of internal controls
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
Salary : $45,000 - $60,000