Event Sales Manager

Job Description
Job Description
EVENT SALES MANAGER
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Are you passionate about team development and delivering top-notch guest experiences? If so, Larks
Entertainment 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 leadership skills and the ability to be flexible with large events and inclement weather is required and bilingual is preferred. JOB SUMMARY
The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Assume full facility responsibility for days when GM is not present
Facilitate creative and entertaining promotions, parties and events
Schedule, coordinate and manage event requests
Create a fun and enthusiastic environment for all guests
Organize and implement event and party activities
Supervise and schedule event staff
Maintain and confirm reservations and prepare reports
Oversee/provide clean up following parties
Manage event team
Ensure that party sheets are completed both accurately and on time
Daily event / party schedule food 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 oversight
Onsite advertisement
Manages call log
Maintains open communications with management of scheduled events
Communicate with BOH to ensure food orders are accurate for upcoming events
Develop and implement post-party follow up and referral process
Assists and supports front desk staff on all events related questions/concerns
Operates Point of Sale (POS) system including deposits and event transactions
Provides or performs other services or duties as required by General Manager
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Cash Management
Cashing in and counting down tills
Reports any variance to the General Manager
Change requests
Prospecting new event customers
Collaborating internal events
Writing Schedules
Sales Reports
Boots on the ground marketing to drive events sales
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in a fast paced environment
Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
Communicates clearly and in a friendly manner
3+ Years of management/ sales experience