Restaurant Event Sales Manager

Restaurant Event Sales Manager - Trattoria by Italian Kitchen/The Element Hotel Glowbal Restaurant Group has become one of the most successful restaurant companies in Vancouver. Our eight brands include Glowbal, Coast, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria by Italian Kitchen, Black+Blue (Vancouver & Toronto), The Roof, Five Sails and Riley Fish & Steak. Immersing guests in an experience that is fresh and vibrant, with engaging service, impressive wine, and cocktail lists, and some of the most inventive, celebrated cuisine, it is no wonder our restaurants are exactly where everyone wants to be. WHY WORK FOR US: We are proud to offer our 1000+ staff competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, annual performance reviews, and referral programs. We also support internal growth and development with our job transfer policy and performance-based opportunities for cross training in different cuisines and restaurant concepts. Dining discounts across our brands are a definite perk We are currently seeking a RESTAURANT EVENT SALES MANAGER at TRATTORIA BY ITALIAN KITCHEN/THE ELEMENT HOTEL in the heart of Burnaby, celebrating la bella vita and a renaissance of a restaurant experience that transports guests to the heart of Italian cuisine, culture and style. Seasonally informed dishes made from scratch are paired with consummate service, an intimate atmosphere and a focused list of wines, cocktails and beer. HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, hotel/restaurant management 3+ years of experience in a sales (preferably hotel, restaurant, or catering operation) Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet searches Working knowledge of Sevenrooms and Tripleseat an asset Self-driven by sales targets Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills Strong food, wine and hospitality knowledge Working knowledge of sales forecasting and financial reporting Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills Proactive and skilled in the "art of cold calling" Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service Strong knowledge of and an extensive contact list within the community As an EVENT SALES MANAGER , you could get a chance to play an important role on the Sales & Marketing Team to: Execute team strategies to cultivate new business by developing targeted sales contacts Generate new business relationships and proficiency at leveraging existing network in Vancouver Develop and improve sales with existing business with timely proposal development, contract & menu negotiations, event supervision, assessing feedback & promote re-bookings Proactively sell and service both national and local accounts Complete financial assessments for profitability analysis of menus and packages Ensure receivables are aligned to policy and ensure deposit collection Lead or participate in site tours, site selections, sales meetings, outside sales functions, sales blitzes, community involvement groups and various functions Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports TO WORK FOR US: You MUST have a valid proof of Social Insurance Number and be legal to work in Canada with proof as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Residence or Valid Work Permit. ONLINE APPLICATIONS: We genuinely appreciate your interest in becoming a part of our dynamic team. Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $60,000.00 per year Additional pay: Commission pay Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr