Event Sales Manager

About the Role

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling and servicing events, with a primary focus on Banquet Food and Beverage. This includes menu planning, agenda setting, and coordinating hotel meeting services. The role involves reviewing contracts and facilitating communication before, during, and after events with relevant hotel staff to ensure high service standards.

The manager hosts hotel site visits, maintains strong customer relationships, participates in (and may lead) event and staff meetings, and collaborates with the sales and events team. They also work closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service events, focusing on Banquet Food and Beverage.
• Plan menus and set agendas for events.
• Review contracts and facilitate communication with hotel staff before, during, and after events.
• Host hotel site visits and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Participate in and lead event and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with the sales and events team and support staff.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in general computer knowledge.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Minimum of two years of hotel experience or completion of an Event Management trainee program.