Newport Restaurant Group is looking for a Sales & Event Manager to join the team. Work location will be in Newport, RI.
About the Position: The Sales & Event Manager is responsible for generating private event revenue through proactive sales efforts, relationship building, and event coordination.
About You: You are passionate, energetic and to whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally. The ideal candidate excels at both closing sales and delivering memorable guest experiences.
Essential Duties:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients after the is contract signing through event execution.
- Collaborate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams to ensure event details are executed to client expectations.
- Create and manage event orders, floorplans, timelines, and other relevant documents.
- Attend pre-event meetings and post-event follow-up to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Attends industry meetings and events which may take place outside of regular business hours
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation - $58,000 - $60,000/year PLUS Commission!
- Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
- Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
- HRA
- Ability Assist (EAP)
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Short term disability (MA only)
- Great 401k match
- Employee Ownership Opportunities
- 35% discount when dining in our locations
- Perk spot options
- Fully paid BJ’s membership
- Manager’s Dining Card
About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for a 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
