Event Sales Manager

Gale Hotels
Miami, FL
Category Hospitality
Job Description
Role Overview

The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving private dining and group event sales across the hotel's restaurants and banquet outlets. This role focuses exclusively on generating revenue through F&B focused events.

What You Will Do

Proactively generate private dining and F&B event business through outbound sales, networking, and responding to inquiries. Conduct site tours, create proposals, and manage the full sales cycle for restaurant-based and banquet F&B events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a proactive seller with strong hospitality experience, excellent client relationship skills, and a deep understanding of food & beverage operations.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience in event sales, private dining sales, catering sales, or similar hospitality roles
  • Strong understanding of restaurants and food & beverage operations
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and client presentations
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships and deliver outstanding customer service
  • Proficiency in CRM systems and booking platforms (e.g., OpenTable, Tripleseat, SevenRooms, or similar)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event needs
  • Professional demeanour with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly on-site
  • Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required
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