Event Sales Coordinator
Job Purpose
The Event Sales Coordinator is responsible for booking and coordinating events at Drive Shack, by prospecting for new social event opportunities and converting incoming leads to booked events while supporting the sales leadership team with daily tasks and drives venue business growth and success.
Compensation :
$20.00 / hr. + Commission.
(Fully On-Site Position)
Responsibilities
- Create event packets and other related marketing materials for the sales team
- Process banquet event orders and financial management in Tripleseat
- Perform sales and administrative tasks including entering, processing, and communicating sales orders, answering customer calls, developing, and maintaining relationships with clients; Following up on any BEO changes directed by Sales Managers
- Prepare and create materials for BEO meetings with the event sales team
- Track and distribute final payment reminders to clients
- Proactively identify ways to improve the office processes and elevate team excellence
- Sell and coordinate events from booking to communicating details to the venue's management teams, ensuring each client has a unique and memorable event
- Proactively prospect and introduce new social event business opportunities
- Work directly with various members of the Operations Team and the Director of Sales on areas of opportunity to further enhance the guest experience and profitability
- Responsible for knowing assigned local markets for social event opportunities
- Understanding all aspects of our event packages and add-ons
- Maximize revenues through upselling techniques
- Accomplish department and organization mission by completing related results as needed
- Ensure that guests receive immediate, friendly, and personalized service while establishing a rapport with the guests to build relationships
- Represent Drive Shack by joining and participating in local community organizations with your Director of Sales and / or Sales Managers
- Attend networking events, trade shows and expos when necessary
- Coordinate staffing with the Event Manager
- Perform other duties as requested by management
- Follow all safe work practices and requirements; immediately inform your supervisor if you see a hazard
Core Competencies
Critical thinkingFosters teamworkDrive ResultsDemonstrates ability to take feedback development of oneself.Excellent internal and client communication skillDetail orientedQualifications
High school or equivalent education required. Culinary / Hospitality Management Degree or Apprenticeship Program preferredTwo (2) years of administrative or sales support-related experience or minimum one (1) years event sales preferredPrior food and beverage experienceExcellent customer service skillsDetail-oriented with a strong data entry skillset; Must be able to use relevant computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; restaurant specific software including point-of-sale registers and business metric applications)Goal oriented individual with high-energy looking to grow in group sales and events spaceOutstanding time management, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from peer groups or managers, as well as guestsMust be able to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environmentEntrepreneurial spirit and self-starterActs with integrity, self-motivated, professional composure, ability to adapt and be flexible with a high degree of change. Excellent attention to detail.Working Conditions
Days and hours of work vary by schedule.Evening and Weekend work may be required.Special working conditions include but are not limited to a range of circumstances such as working sitting or standing for periods of time.May need to lift up to 50 pounds.Our company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to : race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state, and / or local law.