We are seeking a competent Event Sales Manager to oversee and organize events develop and grow event sales at The Group Hospitality restaurants located in Washington, D.C. and strive to maximize event revenue while creating extraordinary client and guest experience. Enthusiastic candidates with a marketing mindset with the detailed and organizational skills to not leave anything about an event to chance will be successful in this role!

This role is paid at base salary + 3% commission based off of events.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate potential clients for events 
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets 
• Manage the complete sales cycle from initial inquiry to event execution
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and objectives
• Coordinate and produce Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and other event-related documents to location management team prior to event start 
• Review and confirm with appropriate teams on all aspects before the day of the event
• Oversee event execution from start to finish, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports to the General Managers and Chefs

Skills

• Proven experience as an event sales manager in restaurants 
• Experience with Tripleseat, Toast, and OpenTable
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills
• Available to work nights and weekends per business needs
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management, or related field is preferred

Our Company:

The Group is a collection of restaurants based in New York City, embodying passion, integrity and excellence. BOUCHERIE is a traditional French brasserie and steakhouse, celebrating Joie de Vivre in the heart of New York. The restaurant prepares a menu of French classics and timeless bistro favorites, in addition to the dry-aged steaks.

Our concepts are intricate and intentional. As we grow in New York City, we are also growing across the US! We are proud to have invested in the city over the past 10+ years and are looking forward to creating future spaces that embody our passion for timeless tradition. 

Our new La Grande Boucherie in Washington, DC will embody the same authentic atmosphere as our renowned NYC location, while also integrating into its vibrant new community. 

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The Group US Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at The Group US Management are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.