Event Sales Manager

Description

The Barn Resort, a premier destination in Gettysburg, PA, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Event Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry.

Requirements

Responsibilities: · Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, including corporate accounts, travel agencies, and event planners. · Market Analysis: Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of industry trends. · Collaboration: Work closely with the resort management team to create promotional materials and campaigns that enhance the resort's visibility. · Event Coordination: Collaborate with the events staff to promote and book weddings, conferences, and group events, ensuring a seamless client experience. · Sales Reporting: Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, preparing regular reports for upper management. · Interacting and serving as the primary point of contact for clients, caterers, vendors, and guests to ensure excellent and high-quality guest experiences. · Maintain a welcoming environment and demeanor while servicing in person, on the phone, or via email. · Responding to emails in a timely manner – no later than 48 hours. · Maintaining office and venue aesthetics when visiting or doing appointments. · Creating and distributing event information (final guest count, signed vendor guidelines, final timeline, final menu, etc.) to respective staff and departments to ensure a successful event. · Oversee event set-up per the client’s specifications including setting up their personal decorative items. · Ensures total compliance with the contracts, rules, and local regulations. · Assisting and supporting with Events Team , such as but not limited to: overseeing vendor set-up and assisting with events · Coordinating with vendors before and on the day of the wedding to ensure that the event runs smoothly, and the timeline is followed to guarantee client satisfaction. · Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Sales and Marketing · Attend Team meetings at any venue as needed. · Dress Attire: Business casual – no blue jeans or sneakers An Event Sales Manager must: · Be able to manage multiple short-term and long-term priorities in an effective and organized manner in the execution of successful events · Be dependable, able to work independently as well as in a team environment · Be flexible in new changes and protocols set in place by the company · Have a positive attitude as well as reflecting a “team” mentality. · Be self-motivated, professional and is able to manage a high volume of clients and follow up with proficient multi-tasking skills. · Be a quick thinker and problem solver. · Build strong and positive relationships with clients and vendors. ·Have strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse clientele. ·Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership and initiative. ·Adhere to a flexible schedule, with availability for evening and weekend events as needed. Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum of 3-5 years of sales or event experience in the hospitality industry.

· Hospitality experience preferred

· Resort experience preferred