Event Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

EVENT SALES MANAGERDo you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Are you passionate aboutteam development and delivering top-notch guest experiences? If so, LarksEntertainment is looking for you! As Assistant General Manager you will oversee Front of House Operations, Back of House Operations, working with management to provide a fun working environment with opportunities for growth and specializing in group events and internal promotions. To be successful in this role, you'll need excellent people skills, a willingness to learn and experience in an active, fast paced, venue. team, to support high-quality food and drink menus and motivate our teammates to exceed guest expectations. Strong leadershipskills and the ability to be flexible with large events and inclement weather is required and bilingual is preferred.JOB SUMMARYThe AGM/Event Sales Manager organizes all aspects of events, promotions and birthday parties including contacting interested groups and individuals, building reservations, and scheduling staff.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAssume full facility responsibility for days when GM is not presentFacilitate creative and entertaining promotions, parties and eventsSchedule, coordinate and manage event requestsCreate a fun and enthusiastic environment for all guestsOrganize and implement event and party activitiesSupervise and schedule event staffMaintain and confirm reservations and prepare reportsOversee/provide clean up following partiesManage event teamEnsure that party sheets are completed both accurately and on timeDaily event / party schedulefood orders and platters Source, order, and maintain inventory of party supplies in coordination with GM Partner with Marketing team to develop and facilitate a marketing plan to drive more parties Email Campaigns Social Media oversightOnsite advertisementManages call logMaintains open communications with management of scheduled eventsCommunicate with BOH to ensure food orders are accurate for upcoming events Develop and implement post-party follow up and referral processAssists and supports front desk staff on all events related questions/concernsOperates Point of Sale (POS) system including deposits and event transactionsProvides or performs other services or duties as required by General ManagerADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESCash ManagementCashing in and counting down tillsReports any variance to the General ManagerChange requestsProspecting new event customers Collaborating internal eventsWriting SchedulesSales Reports Boots on the ground marketing to drive events salesSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast paced environmentAbility to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracyCommunicates clearly and in a friendly manner3+ Years of management/ sales experience