Hotel 55, Chicago Downtown · 1 month ago
Event Sales Manager
US-CA-San Diego
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$76K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expParadise Point Resort and Spa is a picturesque, waterfront resort nestled on a private island in San Diego, California, offering a serene and idyllic work environment. The Event Sales Manager is responsible for selling, coordinating, and servicing events for both in-house groups and external clients, focusing on event sales and ensuring exceptional customer service throughout the event lifecycle.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Selling banquet and catering services
Menu planning
Agenda development
Coordination of hotel meeting and event services
Review and manage event contracts
Facilitate clear communication with hotel departments before, during, and after events
Conducting site inspections
Maintaining strong client relationships
Collaborating closely with the sales, catering, and event operations teams to drive revenue and client satisfaction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales experience
1 year food and beverage experience
Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
Developed business communication skills, both written and verbal
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for efficient event management and sales reporting
Confident and professional appearance
Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast paced, driven to succeed
Execute and support Hotel Customer Service Standards and Hotel's Brand Standards
Understanding of respective market segment, competitor's strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand
Work well under pressure
Time management skills. Being able to work on multiple projects with desired outcome for each
Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees
Creativity in designing events
Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning)
Ability to design menus in conjunction with the culinary department to maximize operating profit
Proven experience with leading Hospitality Sales CRM systems, including Delphi, Daylight, Marriott CI/TY, and Starwood ISAC, demonstrating advanced digital sales technology competence
Benefits
Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision Coverage
24/7 Teledoc service
Free Maintenance Medications
Pet Insurance
Hotel Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
401K Match
Company
Hotel 55, Chicago Downtown
Located in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant River North district and just steps from Michigan Avenue, Hotel 55 blends artful design with modern comfort.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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