Event Sales Manager

At QED Hospitality, we believe exceptional food and beverage experiences are built on more than service alone — they are built on passion, precision, creativity, and the ability to make every guest feel something memorable.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a driven, polished, and detail-oriented Sales Manager to help grow private dining, catering, and special events business. This role is ideal for a hardworking hospitality professional who thrives on building relationships, driving revenue, and bringing events to life through strong salesmanship, strategic pricing, and seamless execution.

The right candidate loves the excitement of bringing in new business, creating momentum, and turning opportunities into unforgettable guest experiences. This position requires initiative, organization, confidence, and a genuine passion for hospitality and creating moments that matter.

As the Sales Manager, you will lead event business on property through proactive outreach, relationship development, thoughtful pricing strategies, and close collaboration with our culinary and operations teams. You will serve as the primary connection between clients and the property, ensuring every event is not only successfully sold, but flawlessly executed from start to finish.

This is more than a sales role. It is an opportunity to help create lasting memories, grow business, and be part of a team that takes pride in bringing people together.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prospecting, developing, and securing new private dining, catering, and special events business
• Building str ong relationships with corporate clients, social hosts, planners, and community partners
• Responding to inquiries with professionalism, urgency, and a hospi tality-first mindset
• Conducting site visits and property tours that effectively showcase Broussards
• Preparing proposals, pricing, and event packages that align with both client needs and revenue goals
• Serving as the main point of contact between clients and internal teams including culinary, service, and operations
• Creating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and ensuring all event details are communicated accurately and completely
• Collaborating on floorplans, rental orders, timelines, and setup requirements based on each event’s unique needs
• Leading weekly BEO meetings and ensuring action items are completed on time
• Supporting event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure a smooth and polished guest experience
• Supervise staff during events and help maintain service standards
• Confirming billing details and finalizing payments either before or after events
• Maintain accurate records of business booked, forecasted revenue, and client follow-up

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Minimum 2 years of experience Sales/Management
• Prior experience in private events, high-volume restaurants, and/or fine dining preferred
• Proven success in selling, negotiating, prospecting, and presenting
• Strong customer service skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage financials for both booked and forecasted business
• Solid knowledge of food and beverage service, menu presentation, and hospitality etiquette
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, including the ability to manage timelines, priorities, and event details simultaneously
• Proficient computer and admin skills, including working knowledge of business systems and event documentation
• Ability to read and execute BEOs with accuracy and care
• Professional appearance and grooming standards
• Ability to work 50–55 hours per week
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• A calm, solutions-oriented approach when working under pressure

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Banquet/Event Management experience 
• Experience in luxury s ales, or convention services a strong plus
• Familiarity with Tripleseat is preferred
• Experience with google drive and documents
• Familiarity with Toast

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands

This role requires the ability to move throughout the restaurant, event spaces, and property as needed. The Sales Manager must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 12 hours, and lift up to 50 pounds when necessary. The position also requires manual dexterity and coordination to operate restaurant and office equipment.

Because events are dynamic and fast-paced, the ideal candidate must be able to remain composed in high-pressure situations, respond to visual and verbal cues quickly, and adapt as needs change throughout service and event execution.

About Broussard's

Since 1920, Broussard's has been a cornerstone of New Orleans' French Quarter, delighting generations of locals and visitors with exceptional French-Creole cuisine, timeless elegance, and genuine Southern hospitality. From brunch in our lush courtyard to refined dinners in our historic dining rooms and handcrafted cocktails in the Empire Bar, every experience reflects over a century of culinary excellence. Broussard's is also one of New Orleans' premier private event destinations, hosting everything from intimate celebrations to grand events for hundreds of guests.