Events Sales Manager

LUXURY CULINARY EVENTS SALES MANAGER

Full-Time Position | Vendador | Chicago

Salary: $60,000 base plus uncapped commission structure
Location: Chicago, IL (required)
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in outbound luxury hospitality, venue or F&B sales

ABOUT US

Vendador delivers extraordinary private dining experiences in Chicago's most prestigious settings. With over 160 five-star Google reviews, we're known for blending culinary excellence with genuine hospitality. Our clientele includes Chicago's most discerning leaders, hosts, corporations, and event planners seeking exceptional food and wine experiences.

We exist to create joyous core memories through radical hospitality, by importing an entire fine dining ecosystem into clients’ homes. Our small, passionate team brings together world-class culinary expertise with warm, genuine hospitality.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to excellence paired with our authentic approach to non-transactional dining. We've built our reputation (evidenced by our 160 five-star Google reviews and community of 65k social media following) by treating each event as a unique canvas for culinary artistry.

We are committed to our values: Going Above and Beyond, Devotion: to our craft, clients and each other, Integrity, Humility

JOB SUMMARY

Vendador is seeking an experienced sales professional to drive revenue growth through strategic outreach to high-end venues, luxury event planners, and corporate clients. This FULL-TIME position requires a proven track record in luxury hospitality sales with demonstrated success in securing contracts and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have an established network in Chicago's hospitality industry and exceptional closing abilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hospitality or F&B sales (catering, hotel, fine dining, or wine sales)
• Note to applicants: This is NOT an event management or coordinator, restaurant server, bartender, hotel receptionist or retail sales position. We are specifically seeking candidates with proven experience in luxury hospitality outbound sales, corporate catering sales, or event sales. Applicants without the required sales experience will not be considered.
• Verifiable track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and revenue targets
• Demonstrated success in outbound sales strategies, including cold calling and in-person meetings
• Experience selling to corporate clients, event planners, and/or luxury venues
• Established network in Chicago's hospitality, corporate, or event planning sectors
• Excellent closing skills with proven ability to convert prospects into clients
• Superior communication abilities both written and verbal
• Organized approach to tracking leads, follow-ups, and client relationships (CRM experience required)
• Professional demeanor appropriate for luxury client interactions
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute strategic outreach campaigns targeting high-value prospects
• Secure placement on preferred vendor lists for premium Chicago venues and planning firms
• Establish recurring catering contracts with corporate clients
• Generate qualified leads through networking, cold calling, and building industry relationships
• Represent Vendador at industry events and networking opportunities
• Maintain detailed records of all prospecting activities in our CRM (Monday.com)
• Achieve quarterly sales targets for new client acquisition and revenue generation
• Collaborate with our culinary team to develop tailored proposals for key prospects
• Provide weekly progress reports and participate in sales strategy meetings

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. Secure placement on at least 10 preferred vendor lists for high-profile venues or planning firms
2. Establish 2-4 recurring weekly corporate catering contracts in Chicago
3. Schedule 15 introductory meetings with planners and venue managers in the first quarter of employment
4. Meet or exceed quarterly revenue targets as established upon hiring

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary ($60,000, or based on experience)
• Uncapped, tiered commission structure with significant earning potential
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses
• Working with a small, passionate, hard working team, for a fast growing boutique hospitality concept.
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule, work-from-home options when not meeting clients, in person team meetings once per week.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT: Applications missing these requirements will not be considered

1. Current resume highlighting SPECIFIC sales achievements with metrics
2. Cover letter detailing your sales experience, personal approach to client acquisition and communication
3. Brief summary of your Chicago network in the hospitality industry (if not already evident)
4. If you believe you’re right for this position, but have a different background than we are looking for, we encourage you to sell us your ‘why’ in a detailed cover letter.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS
This is NOT a restaurant server, bartender, event management, event coordination, production, or retail sales position. We are specifically seeking candidates with proven experience in luxury hospitality sales, corporate catering sales, or high-end event sales. Applicants without the required sales experience will not be considered.

Vendador is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Uncapped Commisson and Bonuses
Flexible schedule

Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Monday to Friday More detail about Vendador, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/702750-Vendador