Sales & Events Manager

Landry's, LLC. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Brenner’s on the Bayou is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Sales & Events Manager to grow private dining and event business, develop client relationships, and coordinate events from initial conversation through execution. The role works with restaurant teams to create exceptional guest experiences while driving sales, strengthening the brand, and building a network of clients and guests. It offers an opportunity to develop business development and hospitality expertise, expand a professional network, and pursue continued leadership and career advancement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of previous sales experience in an upscale or fine dining restaurant or hotel operation.
• Ability to write business correspondence and prepare contracts and function sheets.
• Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers and effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts for guest catering contracts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with guests and employees, understand requests, respond appropriately, and provide accurate information.
• Stable and progressive work history.
• Strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales over the prior year for one or more restaurants.
• Identify and secure new corporate and social event clients through prospecting and networking.
• Conduct venue tours and negotiate contracts to meet monthly and annual revenue goals.
• Manage a sales pipeline of inquiries, prospects, and definite bookings.
• Plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive sales action plan, goals, and initiatives with the Director of Sales & Events.
• Collaborate with clients to customize food and beverage menus.
• Create detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicate event layouts, A/V needs, and timelines with management.
• Work with the Executive Chef and management to ensure operations can execute events effectively.
• Supervise event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure high guest satisfaction.
• Build lasting relationships with recurring clients, event planners, and local vendors.
• Address client feedback, negotiate pricing, and ensure contracts balance customer satisfaction with profitability.
• Maintain relationships with community decision makers, hotel general managers and sales directors, meeting planners, and local business leaders who may serve as brand ambassadors.

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 employee needs.
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• 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