Restaurant Sales and Events Manager

Margaritaville Holdings•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Responsible for managing and developing group business accounts in the local, leisure and convention market segments and handling of the booking process from inquiries to final details including day-of event coordination in cooperation with restaurant leadership team. This role will support the development and implementation of local marketing efforts for the venue. In addition to event management, this position will support restaurant operations through retail and restaurant operations management shifts as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years in a high-volume hospitality environment in supervisory capacity; restaurant or hotel/resort
Excellent reading, writing, mathematical, and communication skills
Ability to interact professionally with other departments and outside contacts
Ability to complete a heavy workload and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities
Self-starter who is well organized and detail oriented
High School Diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Full-service hospitality sales, events, or operations experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, marketing, or business preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing the implementation of the sales and marketing plan
Conducts proactive sales effort though prospecting, sales calls, site visits, client entertainment, trade shows, and attending local industry meetings and events
Establishes and maintains a client base of organizations, associations, social, and corporate businesses through a direct outside and inside sales effort for the purpose of securing business for Margaritaville to ensure that the group sales expectations are met or exceeded
Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and oversight of day-of event execution
Responds to and follows up on sales inquiries by phone, e-mail, and personal visits
Develops and maintains local promotional programs and events for off peak seasons
Works with General Manager for final approval and signature on all contracts
Monitors and reports on activities and provide relevant management information in weekly and monthly reporting and meetings
Supports the overall venue operations through management shifts as needed
Responsible for retail inventory ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels of product
Maintains high-level of knowledge regarding the company’s products, happenings and communicates properly to clients
Performs other duties and tasks as assigned
Adheres to all company policies and procedures as established in the Team Member Handbook