Kalama Harbor Lodge Sales and Events Manager at McMenamins

, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

45600.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event planning, Sales management, Contract negotiation, Staff training, Supervision, Menu planning, Budget tracking, Reporting, Oracle Opera Cloud, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Prospecting, Networking, Customer service

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge is Hiring for Sales and Events Manager! McMenamins is a family-owned company in Oregon and Washington serving our own handcrafted beer, wine, cider, spirits, and coffee alongside good, honest pub fare. Locations range from neighborhood pubs to historic hotels. We emphasize community, art, history, music, food, drink, and fun. McMenamins has seasonal, as well as long-term career opportunities! We value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds. Description of the Position: Primary responsibility of this position is to effectively oversee all aspects of Sales and Events operations for the property. Duties include but are not limited to; Train all sales staff and supervise the booking of all property events at the property. This includes supervising all follow through with customers from initial inquiry, booking, generating contracts, planning menus, set-up details, overnight accommodations, property tour, visiting event, and answering billing questions. With the Director of Sales/Events, the Sales and Events Manager will also help to develop and implement policies for the Sales and Events office relating to booking and executing events. This position is also required to meet weekly with Kitchen, Catering, & Pub staff to go over upcoming events. It is also necessary to meet with Catering Captains to review events that have occurred and continue communication between catering and sales/events to improve operations. The regular review of contracts and BEO’s for upcoming events is also required to make sure all information is complete and correct along with the review of weekly reports from coordinators regarding the status of their activity reports. Other duties that the Sales and Events Manager will be required to complete are; Write and give reviews to the Sales staff, track departmental expenditures, track and communicate information contained in Booking and Sales reports, maintain the Opera booking system at their property Benefits We Offer • Perks and employee discounts:$45 hotel rooms, 40% off bottles of wine, access to concerts. • Happy Hour beverage pricing all day, 40% off McMenamins apparel & spa services, shift food credits and more. • Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including vision, medical, dental, chiro and alternative care to eligible employees • 401(K)plan with employer contribution to eligible employees • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Neighborhood pubs and hotels with opportunities to work at other locations like our winery or concerts Belief in a work life balance • Be part of a fun team and having a positive work environment • Multiple career path opportunities - we have staff who have gone from front desk attendants to sales associates, from server to manager and many other continuing stories within McMenamins. Qualified applicants • Previous event planning experience required • Previous experience in the sales and events office preferred • Previous management experience is preferred but not required • Computer experience including knowledge of excel, word and email use • Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekend, and holiday availability required • Past hotel database experience (PMS, S&C) a plus, knowledge of Oracle’s Opera Cloud is preferred • Skilled at contract negotiations, accurate reporting, prospecting, networking and generating new opportunities • Some travel required (offsite client meetings, sales meetings, networking, trade shows) Community • Resurrection of historic buildings and properties in large and small Northwest communities • Giving back financially to local schools and non-profits near each location • Helping other local businesses grow with collaborative products • Our pubs and hotel properties are places for all to gather, relax, converse and create a strong foundation for the fabric that makes up a neighborhood Wage: $36,000 - $45,600 Plus Gratuities / Salaried Non Exempt

Responsibilities

The Sales and Events Manager oversees all property event operations, including staff training, booking management, and contract execution. They are responsible for coordinating with kitchen and catering teams to ensure successful event delivery and accurate financial reporting.