Event Sales Manager

Job description

The Event Sales Manager is primarily responsible for selling and servicing events. The selected candidate will be responsible for selling guest rooms, meeting space and Banquet Food and Beverage to groups and guests. This position is also responsible for booking short-term meetings/events in a fast-paced environment, while being able to manage a high volume of customers and leads at any given time.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

·  A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
·  Proven experience in group and event sales within the hospitality industry
·  Selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training is preferred
·  Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
·  Prior experience prospecting and networking to gain new business is preferred
·  Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized
·  Refined verbal and written communication skills
·  Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
·  Ability to be on property on a daily basis
·  Prefer two years hotel sales experience