Overview
Why We Need Your Talents
An Event Sales Manager serving Live! Casino & Hotel is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. Event Sales Manager will develop a Sales plan that maximizes revenue by driving the sales of Food and Beverage Private Events in bar and restaurant venues within Live! Casino & Hotel complex. As Event Sales Manager, you will work with the Sales and F&B Departments to maximize revenue opportunities through the sales of Private Events in our outlets on the Casino Floor.
Responsibilities
Where You''ll Make an Impact
- Interact with internal team members, clients, owners and suppliers to promote Private Events in Live! Bar and Restaurants.
- Communicate with target customers and manage guests' relationships
- Build and execute the selling strategy of the Live! Private Dining Program to meet revenue expectations.
- Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure Live! stays competitive in the local market.
- Build and maintain database for private events in Live! Outlets.
- Book, plan and manage private events and corporate functions of 20 people or more.
- Work with the General Managers and Director of Marketing on strategies and initiatives that drive sales.
- Send follow ups and confirmation emails to guests.
- Submit weekly sales sheets reports.
Qualifications
Skills You''ll Need to Succeed
- Exceptional communicator; you confidently engage at all levels and across multiple stakeholder groups and clients.
- Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to engage in conversations with prospective clients.
- Excellent prospecting capabilities.
- You have excellent written and oral communication and are known for translating data into clear, easy-to-understand information useful for stakeholders and clients.
- Ability to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently, as well as strong attention to detail.
- Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, meetings, etc.
- May require a valid Driver's License and drive to workshops, tradeshows, conventions, meetings, etc.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Experience in restaurant or food/beverage outlets required. Additional experience in hospitality or complex food/beverage outlets preferred.
- Ability to work nights and weekends and business demands.
A Few Must Haves
- Bachelor''s Degree in marketing or related field or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
- Must be able to qualify for and maintain licensure as required by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Perks We Offer You
- Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings with Company Match
- Generous Bonus Structure
- Annual Merit/Goal Based Pay Increases
- Leadership Skills Development & Mentorship Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free parking
- Free food and discounted meals
- Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Services, Goods and Entertainment
Life at Live!
- Individuals that are chosen to be part of the Live! Management Team can expect:
- To support and build a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity
- To be given the power and responsibility to prioritize service to our guests and community.
- To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
- To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the industry.
- To work hard and have fun.
- Live! is a 24-hour, 7 days per week high energy casino environment which includes potential exposure to alcohol and smoking.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility.
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds