Wedding and Event Sales Manager

Position

Wedding and Event Sales Manager

The Wedding and Event Sales Manager is responsible for producing Sales & Catering revenue with a primary focus on weddings and events. Solicit new catering customers through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques. This role will establish relationships with potential clients and book events to meet quarterly and annual sales goals. Bonus earned per actualized bookings paid monthly.

Role Responsibilities:

• Respond to WeddingWire leads on a daily basis.
• Conduct site tours and tastings with clients.
• Prospecting for new business on a daily basis.
• Attending events to ensure outstanding service standards.
• Initiate and develop quality leads and follow up within 24 hours to ensure continued revenue growth and achievement of monthly & annual sales targets.
• Schedule and conduct site tours with prospective clients, while representing the hotel in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepare and execute contracts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Enhance and develop existing menus in collaboration with the culinary team.
• Post deposits and payments in accordance with company cash policies.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and management of annual budget for wedding sales in conjunction with overall sales and marketing plan of the hotel.
• Meet and collaborate with the Director of Sales and General Manager on sales goals.
• Attend local/regional networking events to obtain potential clients.
• Participate in weekly BEO meetings with Food & Beverage department to ensure proper event setup and service per event booked.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure successful social events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local vendors.
• Attend bridal shows as required, host events for new leads, develop referrals from catering halls and country clubs.
• Assist with day of event coordination to ensure performance standards are consistently met and exceeded.
• Other duties as assigned by the DOS and/or GM.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in event planning or related wedding event bookings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and team members.
• Proficient in budgeting and financial management for events.
• Knowledge of catering and banquet operations is required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with hotel or restaurant operations is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Located:

• 390 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Township, NJ 08831

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Township of Monroe, NJ 08831 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Township of Monroe, NJ 08831: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $50,000