Event & Sales Manager

Benefits: • Bonus based on performance • Competitive salary • Health insurance • Opportunity for advancement • Paid time off • Company parties The position requires: • Fundamental knowledge hospitality & management experience • Excellent interpersonal & organizational skills • High-energy with excellent customer service skills & sale skills • Strong leadership & communication skills • An expertise in sales & in the planning of events • Educated in social media marketing • A flexible schedule, with an ability to work on weekends and holidays • Hard work ethic & one that is focused on the team and not on the individual • An ability to work under pressure & manage multiple activities simultaneously & re-prioritize efforts when plans change or the need arises • An ability to focus attention on clients' (& guests') needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times • An ability to manage a staff, coordinating & executing all of the details planning for an event Key activities performed by the Event & Sales Manager at The Lesner Inn includes: • Client/Account management, maintaining excellent communication with client throughout process • Work with clients from the initial inquiry to overseeing the execution of the event. This includes site visits, contracts, planning, tastings, confirmation of vendor arrivals/departure and serving as day-of coordinator if hired to do so • Develop event menu with client (food & beverage through Lesner Inn) • Work with the Chef on all special orders as well as customer allergies • Prepare quotes & proposals for new and/or existing clients • Secure timely deposits (processing credit card transactions) that require invoicing, follow-up receipts, etc. • Contract management & collection of payments due • Event execution: set up, break down & everything in between • Build & maintain excellent working relationships with internal & external vendors to ensure growth within the business & in the Hampton Roads' wedding industry • Stay on top of trends in the wedding industry