We are currently seeking an Event Sales and Marketing Manager to join our team to help drive event and catering sales. This individual must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and written skills. Candidates must have a strong event sales background, preferably in high-volume restaurants and/or hospitality industry. If you think you would be the perfect fit, please apply! We look forward to meeting you!
General Functions + Responsibilities
Sales and Marketing
- Assists restaurant in creating, maintaining positive and influential brand presence
- Publicizes events, special promotions and other press worthy events utilizing social media outlets
- Work closely with restaurant managers and Chefs to develop marketing initiatives based on sales + historical data
- Work with core marketing team on ad campaigns & content to market restaurant
- Overall, act as key liaison between restaurant and corporate marketing team
- Assists with development and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns
- Create and promote initiatives, events, specials, and other press worth events via marketing outlets
- Manage and post on social media outlets in addition to community management
- Track sales data for each promotion/event; analyze trends; make recommendations to increase sales/attendance
- Work closely with core marketing team to ensure website is scrubbed and up- to date
- Maintain relationships with repeat guests & clientele
Event Management
- Field all inbound event leads and plan, sell and oversee all contracted events on and off-premise
- Present ideas and solutions to meet client’s food, beverage and space needs
- Possess strong negotiating skills
- Able to organize time effectively, forward plan and prioritize tasks/projects to ensure workload is balanced and urgent situations are dealt with immediately
- Ability to work within strict budget specifications while meeting client’s expectations or deviating from the agreed expectations
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and General Manager to price & execute profitable events
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with various vendors
- Must have the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
Operations & Business Development:
- Daily restaurant operations and floor management supervision as assigned
- Monitor & closely manage host stand to ensure messaging & presence is to company standards
- Identify event opportunities to expand upon venue offerings
- Build guest event loyalty presence by locating, developing, defining, negotiating and closing new and existing guest relationships
- Work closely with corporate Sales team on event prospects and provide weekly sales & lead reporting
- Maximize venue’s private events revenue & profitability
Experience + Education Requirements
- Minimum five years of event sales experience, preferably in a management capacity
- Bachelors degree or higher preferred
- Knowledge of the Chicago area, including major business presences
- Ability to communicate efficiently with management teams, clients, and owners
- Flexible with scheduling, including evening and weekend hours
- Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more per day and 60 hours or more per week
- Ability to lift, carry up to 50 pounds
Perks + Benefits
- Benefit Packages (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- Competitive Pay 401K + Match
- Food and Beverage Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
DineAmic Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
