Event Sales Manager

• Building business by canvassing the local community
• developing relationships with individuals, organizations, and businesses
• actively promoting the venue as a go-to destination for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and other catered events
• sourcing new business
• following up on leads
• guiding clients through the event planning process from initial inquiry through execution
• maintaining and developing current client relationships
• responding to customer inquiries
• developing proposals and contracts
• recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements
• working with event planners on property to manage the event's entire experience
• making outside calls to generate new catering business

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related discipline, and/or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years in hospitality industry, with experience in catering or banquets preferred
• Experience in a major convention, hotel, or large social market
• Ability to work independently across two large facilities
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse clients and staff
• Knowledge of menu planning and food presentation
• Skilled in banquet and event service operations
• Ability to balance multiple tasks while being creative and having a proactive approach to sales
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent time management
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure, while handling multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written/interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Comfortable making decisions and negotiating
• Able to take direction but also work independently
• Focus on guest service
• Strong digital literacy in Excel, Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite or related programs as well as other databases and spreadsheet software
• Available to work event-based hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays
• Achieve and maintain Washington State Food Handlers, ServSafe Manager, and Alcohol Service Certifications as required

Experience in catering or banquets

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• work/life resources
• retirement savings plans like 401(k)
• paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage