What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Sales Manager position at Sidecar Social?
Event Sales Manager
Want to join a corporate culture that allows you to become the very best you possibly can be while having a great time doing it? Want to belong to a team that truly takes care of each other and provides career growth opportunities? Do you insist on realistic goals, the tools you need to achieve them, and total transparency? If this sounds like you, keep reading!
On Deck Concepts is looking to grow our team with energetic, experienced and polished hospitality professionals who exceed the expectations of our guests, our employees, and our company and are comfortable leading in busy, fun environments.
We’re a rapidly-growing company in the DFW Metroplex soon to include the Houston market that owns BoomerJack's Grill, a chain of 20 sports grill restaurants, live-music venue Bedford Ice House, and entertainment destinations Sidecar Social in Addison and Frisco.
Named a Best Place to Work four times by the Dallas Morning News, we take care of our team like family, prioritizing work-life balance and opportunities for growth. Join us today!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Event Sales manager is responsible for guiding customers through event experiences, providing solutions that meet their goals and objectives to result in a compelling event experience. Creates and implements effective strategies for revenue growth and customer satisfaction, ensuring team achievement of established targets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Our ideal candidate should be a well-rounded, polished, and professional individual with excellent communication skills.
Build close relationships to ensure strong cooperation across departments and to minimize event impacts on other departments.
Help achieve company goals by successfully planning, organizing, and managing events.
Assist in the sales efforts and securing new event business.
Must be extremely skillful in pitching to customers and negotiating deals.
Recruiting brand new clients via cold calling, electronic, and other outreach methods
Hustle and determination, "can do" attitude, including flexibility with their schedule as evening and weekend commitment is very often required.
Ability to multi-task with extraordinary attention to detail.
Energetic and highly organized and takes ownership of projects.
Excited to work collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.
Invoice and collect all payments according to contracts.
Self-motivated
Refined verbal and written communication skills
Advanced skills with proprietary platforms, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and other software platforms
Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
Knowledge of hospitality industry and sales processes preferred.
Fosters a workplace culture of hospitality, respect, safety, and sanitation.
Demonstrates a responsive, caring, and respectful approach in all personal interactions with others.
Responds to client inquiries and concerns quickly with compassion and solution-driven approach.
Exhibits team player and can-do mindset in supporting all business operational needs.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
Experience in event planning and management.