Event Sales Manager
Chicago, IL, United States
Event Sales Manager--Chicago Winery
Chicago Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues and our guests. We believe in seasonality, relevancy, authenticity, and soulful hospitality. We believe in the beauty of expertly crafted wines and how they pair with delicious food.
We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.
Position Summary
Chicago Winery is seeking an extremely motivated Event Sales Manager to manage the sales and booking of private events; including prospecting and networking, responding to inquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients, converting inquiries into sales, and promoting offers. This role will report to the Directors of Event Sales (DOS’s) of the company.
Core Responsibilities
Meet and exceed monthly individual financial sales targets and booking goals
Continuously create a unique venue experience in line with First Batch Hospitality’s brand
Manage clients through the full sales process from lead generation and response, to post-event thank you notes, including but not limited to:
Responding to inquiries via phone and email, as appropriate
Attend booked events to greet clients, as needed
Developing new sales prospects and conducting outside sales calls, including office visits
Booking client walkthroughs and appointments
Building client relationships
Conducting on-site walk-through appointments
Creating custom proposals
Contract negotiations, closing & booking
Follow-up and client maintenance until client is introduced to their event manager
Collecting deposits and reviewing final BEO prior to invoicing.
Work closely with the Events Team to ensure the successful execution of the client’s vision
Attendance and participation at weekly or bi-weekly BEO meetings to provide input/direction to events team on event logistics and client information
Attend booked events and direct event staff on set-up and on logistics, as needed
Work with Sales Team to ensure monthly sales goals are met and accurately track projections
Assist DoS in the preparation and monitoring of sales, department and budgetary reports as and when required
Attend local networking events, and maintain an immersive presence in the industry, building strong, long-lasting relationships
Role Requirements
Excellent communication skills in all aspects: verbal, written and nonverbal.
3-5 years’ sales experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry
Generating minimum of 2 million in annual sales revenues
Quality driven with a passion for excellence in client service and satisfaction
Proficient in Tripleseat, Open table, and G Suite
Compensation and Benefits
$65,000-$75,000 base salary plus commission
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Chicago Winery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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