Event Sales Manager

About the role

Position Summary: Responsible for performing Event Sales by soliciting, negotiating and booking new/repeat business by networking, prospecting, and outside sales calls. Responsible for assisting guests with planning special catered functions that exceed their needs. The Event Sales Manager must be knowledgeable of industry trends, procedures and practices, while following Suburban Inns and franchise standards and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Implement aggressive, on-going sales campaigns to alert potential guests of the hotel and sales capabilities
• Continually explore and contact potential new sales sources according to Suburban Inns standards