We are seeking a competent Event Sales Manager to oversee and organize events develop and grow event sales at The Group NYC restaurants located in Washington, D.C. and strive to maximize event revenue while creating extraordinary client and guest experience. Enthusiastic candidates with a marketing mindset with the detailed and organizational skills to not leave anything about an event to chance will be successful in this role!

This role is paid at base salary + 3% commission based off of events.

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Coordinate all the BEO details with the operations team
• Review and confirm with appropriate teams on all aspects before the day of the event
• Ensure the events are completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports to the Director of Operations

Skills

• Proven experience as an event sales manager
• Experience with Tripleseat and OpenTable
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills
• Available to work nights and weekends per business needs
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management, or related field is preferred

Our Company:

The Group is a collection of restaurants based in New York City, embodying passion, integrity and excellence.  We're a growing company with a lot of job opportunities and now is the right time to join us!

Our concepts are intricate and intentional. As we grow in New York City, we are also growing across the US! We are proud to have invested in the city over the past 10+ years and are looking forward to creating future spaces that embody our passion for timeless tradition. 

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The Group US Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Group US Management are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

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