Event Sales Manager, Bar Siena North Shore Focus

GENERAL FUNCTIONS + RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Able 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field and/or equivalent experience
• High-volume hospitality experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Chicago area, including major business presences
• Flexible with scheduling, including evening and weekend hours
• Ability to lift, carry up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Tripleseat, OpenTable, and Toast POS
• Excellent communication, customer service, and organization skills
• Dependable and responsible with a strong attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS + WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site presence at DineAmic restaurants and the corporate office
• Flexibility with scheduling, including evening and weekend hours
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

BENEFITS + PERKS

• BCBS Medical
• BCBS Dental
• Eyemed Vision
• Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K + Match
• Monthly Food & Beverage Allowance and Discount

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Intregrity
• Personal Development
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with computers and POS systems