Job Title: Assistant Event Sales Manager
Department: Catering
Reports to: General Manager
Number of Direct Reports: 0

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager of Event Sales is responsible for driving both inbound and outbound sales efforts on the property, including venues and food and beverage. This role involves managing client relationships, generating new business, and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the General Manager, location Partner and other departments to deliver seamless and memorable events.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Sales and Business Development:

• Actively solicit, negotiate, and book new and return business through a defined sales process.
• Handle inbound sales inquiries and proactively reach out to potential clients to generate leads.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• Upsell food, beverage, and event services to maximize revenue opportunities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with an understanding of team building and development.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to remain organized and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial management, merchandising, analytical, planning, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in basic office functions and computer skills.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle boxes (up to 35 lbs).
• Availability to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience in catering sales and/or event planning, preferably in off-site catering, hotel, or cultural attraction venues.
• Knowledge and execution of BEOs. Working knowledge of Tripleseat is a plus.
• Must be 18 years or older.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Hourly, Non-Exempt. Pay is based on range in consideration of relevant job experience and certification/education
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401 (K) Plan + Match
• Supplemental Insurance
• Training and Career Development
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College
• Parental Leave
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts
  Don’t meet every requirement? At SSA we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
  This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments)
  SSA Group, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and equal opportunity through our commitment to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be

• Actively solicit, negotiate, and book new and return business through a defined sales process.
• Handle inbound sales inquiries and proactively reach out to potential clients to generate leads.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets.
• Upsell food, beverage, and event services to maximize revenue opportunities