Sales Associates - Bridgewater Banquet & Conference Center

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center - D178 - Powell, OH 43065
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Hospitality - Banquet & Conference Center
Sales Associate

• Knowledge of event sales in a variety of markets.
• Prospect new opportunities to increase business by outside sales calls, phone, and email marketing.
• Conduct site visits to prospective clients.
• Maintain or exceed sales budgeted goals and revenue.
• Qualify incoming leads; negotiate all food/ beverage/ function space minimums. Secure catering business by developing and sending proposals and contracts.
• Follow up on outstanding proposals and contracts, to effectively close business.
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly sales and reports as requested.
• Attend weekly operations meeting to review banquet event order’s, staffing and sales opportunities.
• Provide accurate and detailed banquet event orders to ensure success for all departments.
• Actively participate in industry networking meetings and vendor relations.
• Comply with Company’s Policy and Procedures.

• 2+ years of event sales, or 3+ years of event coordinating.
• Knowledge of venue management, as well as catering food and beverage services.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and prompt follow up skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills with both customer base and staff.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Caterease and CRM software is a plus.

We offer competitive wages and paid time off.

EOE