Restaurant Sales and Events Director
4 days ago
Gecko Hospitality of Southern California is a renowned catalyst in the restaurant industry, connecting exceptional talent with visionary establishments. We're driven by a commitment to understanding the unique essence of our clients and candidates, fostering relationships that transcend the ordinary.
Job OverviewWe're seeking an ambitious Events and Sales Manager to lead our events and sales initiatives to new heights in Los Angeles. This role offers a competitive six-figure base salary, lucrative commissions on all future parties booked personally or through the restaurant sales team, 100% paid medical/dental/vision benefits, a robust 401k plan, and a generous paid vacation package.
Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Events Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive events and sales strategy to drive business growth for our chef-driven concepts in downtown LA.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and exceeded. Act as the main point of contact for event inquiries and collaborate closely with clients to customize experiences.
- Revenue Generation: Drive revenue by proactively identifying and securing new event opportunities, both through personal bookings and through restaurant channels. Achieve and surpass sales targets.
- Collaboration with Culinary Teams: Work closely with our culinary teams to create customized menus and experiences that align with the unique offerings of each concept.
- Marketing and Promotion: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional strategies and materials to boost event bookings. Leverage social media and other platforms to showcase our venues for private events.
- Contract Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate contracts, ensuring favorable terms for both the client and the restaurant group.
- Event Execution: Oversee the flawless execution of events, working in collaboration with operations teams to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for clients and guests.
- Proven Sales Success: Demonstrated success in driving sales and exceeding revenue targets, with a track record of successful event planning and execution.
- Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the restaurant and hospitality industry, particularly in downtown LA.
- Relationship Building: Exceptional relationship-building skills with clients and internal teams. A natural networker with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to think strategically, identifying opportunities for revenue growth and developing effective sales strategies.
- Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with a keen business acumen, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
- Self-Driven: Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently to achieve goals.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, ensuring quick responses to changing market trends.
$150,000 - $170,000 per year, depending on experience.
This position offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced events and sales professionals.
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