Senior Sales Manager

Major Food Group (the powerhouse restaurant group behind Carbone, THE GRILL, Sadelle’s and more) is looking to continue building on their multi-dimensional, immersive concepts that transports their guests to new memorable experiences. We want to “disrupt” traditional hospitality models by taking care of our employees, guests, and our community.

Job Summary:

The Events Department at Major Food Group is seeking a passionate and motivated Senior Sales Manager to join our team and oversee events for our New York properties.

Job Duties:

• Generate large business leads through proactive outreach to new clients and respond to incoming inquiries for large format dinners and events at the properties
• Responsible for maintenance and development of the social events market and large scale events
• Work on the Major Food Events management team to maximize event revenue, and to streamline logistics for a seamless guest experience.
• Liaise with clients throughout the booking and planning process by negotiating pricing and estimates, generating contracts, securing payment details, etc
• Follow department and company procedures to ensure confirmed events are communicated to appropriate internal & external
• Work with clients for confirmed events on their customized menu options, beverage details, floorplans, room set up notes, run of show and all specifics pertaining to their
• Maintain and constantly updated event information in our catering software program to generate BEO's
• Participate in weekly meetings with chefs and managers to communicate all catering details for events
• Problemsolve,and creatively drivesalesgoals
• Communicate in an organized and timely manner all of the logistics and specifics of the party to on-site management and provide on-site support for events where necessary to ensure proper execution of all event details
• Provide assistance with special projects as assigned adhering to
• Act as an ambassador to Major Food Group

Qualifications:  

• Must have a strong desire to “Be the Best”
• Must have experience working in NYC event venues
• Must have a successful sales track record in direct sales and an ability to develop targeted prospect
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-6 years of event sales, event coordination, department administrative assistance, client services o Background in the hospitality sector is preferred
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, team oriented, positive attitude are essential
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with high profile and high net worth clients
• Must have experience working in NYC event venues
• Needs to be able to multitask, work well under pressure and succeed in a face paced environment
• Proficient in Excel, Indesign, Illustrator and Tripleseat is preferred but not required