Sales & Events Manager

Landry's, LLC. • Alexandria, VA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Chart House Alexandria is seeking an onsite Sales & Events Manager to drive private dining and special event business at one of the city’s most iconic waterfront destinations. Located along the Potomac with unmatched panoramic views, this high-volume restaurant sits just minutes from Washington, D.C., Old Town, Mount Vernon, and other historic landmarks, attracting both locals and visitors alike. This role is ideal for a motivated, relationship-driven professional who excels at building client connections, executing memorable events, and growing revenue while partnering closely with restaurant leadership. Join a renowned concept with strong brand recognition, steady demand, and significant opportunity for career growth within a premier hospitality group.

Requirements

• At least 3 years previous sales experience in an upscale /fine dining restaurant or hotel operation
• Ability to write business correspondences and set up contracts and function sheets
• Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers, and to effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for guest catering contracts
• Ability to communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Delphi, Salesforce, OpenTable experience welcomed

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all catered functions from organization to execution, including delegation of responsibilities
• Work closely with sales managers and coordinators to generate new business and maintain contact with present accounts
• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through effective training of staff, commitment to a “Do Whatever It Takes” attitude” and a hands-on, lead by example management style.
• Identify qualifying business potential, closing business, overcoming objections, negotiating, upselling and understanding the client’s needs through Features-Adjectives-Benefits selling
• Manage business on the books successfully and work pipeline of Inquiries, Prospects, Tentative and Definite bookings
• Work local Key Influencers including Hotels, Convention & Visitor Bureaus, Chambers, Retail Outlets, Office Buildings and Condo/Apartment buildings
• Conduct client visits that are targeted and meaningful to build private dining sales

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Competitive base salary, plus commission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed