Event Sales Manager

Avenue is a modern answer to a blend of the Parisian brasserie & the luxurious beaches of St. Tropez, located on the private beach of Long Branch.

• Visit and court potential clients to increase awareness and exposure for the district.
• Target convention and hotel conferences, capitalizing on ways to attract and sell to each.
• Target companies that use DMCs and independent planners to find event venues.
• Create and conduct proposal presentations and RFP responses.
• Attend networking events in a sales capacity.
• Maintain and grow existing client list.

• Coordinate event details with clients once the contract is signed.
• Work with all event vendors, including florist, rental company, security, parking.
• Work with each venue's operations team on all event preparation.
• Meet with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event details.
• Assist with continual up-selling of client and event throughout the working relationship.
• On-site day of event coordinating to ensure execution is on schedule, maintaining contact with the client throughout and coordinating vendors.
• Provide event recaps and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor.

• Coordinate production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials.
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in sales management and/or marketing, with a strong preference for candidates with restaurant sales experience.
• Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to drive sales.
• Must be savvy in marketing and promotional strategies.
• Possess an outgoing personality, ability to approach all individuals and strike up conversations.
• Reliable and have the ability to keep collected information secured.
• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and producing BEOs and sales contracts.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas.
• Ability to assemble and maintain relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all individuals on the team, including General Managers, Kitchen Managers and banquet staff.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, and organizational skills are used often.
• Ability to travel to attend workshops, trade shows, conventions, etc.
• May require a valid Driver’s License.
• Required to work weekends and late nights, along with daytime office hours.

• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to move about assigned venue safely, with ease, and record guest information.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Handling objects, such as promotional items, computer keyboard and phone.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling.

The base compensation range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually + commission. Eligible employees are entitled to a comprehensive benefits package following the required eligibility period, which includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal and vacation time
• 401(k) plan with employer match