Sales & Events Manager

Sales & Events Manager – Landry’s

Location:

Portland, OR

• Extensive, 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 sick leave
• Paid time off
• Competitive base salary, plus commission

• 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
• Ensure 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, close business, overcome objections, negotiate, upsell and understand 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

• 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 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 requests, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information
• Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic

USD $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 / year

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Hospitality

EOE

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