Banquet & Events Manager
hace 7 días
New York
Job Description Banquet & Event Sales Manager Location: Staten Island, NY We are seeking an experienced and motivated Banquet & Event Sales Manager to join an upscale event venue in Staten Island, NY. The ideal candidate has a strong background in wedding and large-scale event planning, exceptional sales skills, and the ability to deliver memorable experiences for clients while driving revenue growth. Responsibilities: • Manage the full sales cycle for weddings, social events, and corporate functions, from initial inquiry to event execution., • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless event planning and delivery., • Conduct site tours and consultations, presenting venue options and services to prospective clients., • Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue goals and maximize bookings., • Prepare proposals, contracts, and event orders while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies., • Collaborate with operations, catering, and banquet teams to ensure events meet or exceed client expectations., • Maintain detailed records of sales activity, client communications, and follow-ups in the CRM system., • Stay current with industry trends, competitor offerings, and wedding/event market demands. Qualifications: • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in banquet, event, or wedding sales, preferably in an upscale or full-service venue., • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets., • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills., • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously., • Knowledge of event planning, catering, and hospitality operations., • Professional presentation and client-facing skills., • Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on event needs. Compensation: Competitive base salary plus commission, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package. Company DescriptionGecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\n\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\n\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.