Event Sales Manager
Why You'll Love This Role
As an Event Sales Manager, you'll play a key role in helping guests celebrate life's most important moments. You'll work directly with clients to plan and contract events, collaborate with our operations team to ensure flawless execution, and help grow one of Kansas City's most respected catering brands.
No two days are the same. One day you may be helping a bride plan her dream wedding, the next coordinating a corporate event for hundreds of guests.
What You'll DoCreate Exceptional Guest Experiences
- Build strong relationships with clients from initial inquiry through event completion
- Respond promptly to guest inquiries and provide outstanding service throughout the planning process
- Guide clients through menu selections, event logistics, and service options
- Ensure guest satisfaction and create remarkable experiences at every touchpoint
Drive Event Sales & Contracting
- Contract events accurately and efficiently using Caterease and Caterzen
- Ensure all food, beverage, equipment, linen, rentals, and event details are properly documented and charged
- Manage deposits, payments, and event documentation
- Maintain accuracy in pricing, contracts, and event details
Execute Events Successfully
- Partner with operations teams to ensure seamless event execution
- Lead and direct service teams during full-service events as needed
- Create and communicate accurate prep sheets, pull sheets, event instructions, and logistical details
- Foster strong relationships with event venues and community partners
Be a Team Player
- Collaborate with Catering, Operations, Culinary, and Leadership teams
- Support business growth through exceptional service and relationship building
- Contribute to a positive, high-performing team culture
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of catering sales, hospitality sales, event planning, or related experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple events simultaneously
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to think quickly, solve problems, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Basic accounting, computer, and mathematical skills
- ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
- Valid driver's license with no DUI/DWI convictions
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk throughout events and work shifts
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, reach, and move event materials as needed
Why Jack Stack?
At Jack Stack Barbecue, our people are the heart of our success. We invest in our team members and provide opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.
When you join our team, you'll become part of a culture built around:
- Hope Through Hospitality
- Creating Remarkable Experiences
- Humility, Optimism, Passion, and Engagement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Growth and Development Opportunities
If you're passionate about hospitality, love building relationships, and want to help create memorable events, we invite you to apply today.
Let's create something remarkable together.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
