Now hiring a Special Event Sales Director!
Position Summary
The Special Event Sales Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of all events across all Washington D.C. Ten Five venues. This position involves managing the events team, developing and maintaining relationships within the community, and ensuring all events are executed to Ten Five standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Handle all initial inquiries in a timely manner or delegate to the appropriate member of the events team.
- Create and keep current all sales collateral.
- Create and keep current the sales management system with all contacts, leads, tentative, and definite business.
- Meet with clients to understand goals and expectations for each event, as well as preferences and budget.
- Be the main liaison between all vendors and clients.
- Maintain a constant line of communication with senior leadership, including the VP of Operations, the VP of Culinary Development, and Managing Partner regarding tentative and definite business.
- Attend and be an active participant in weekly leadership calls to review upcoming events.
- Attend pre-shift when applicable to keep the venue staff updated on upcoming events.
- Manage event setup and breakdown.
- Assist in overseeing event operations when necessary.
- Confirm all vendors, performers, speakers, and any other third parties in a timely manner.
- Conduct post-event evaluation to gather feedback and analyze successes and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain constant awareness of space availability for future bookings.
- Conduct site visits when needed for potential clients.
- Create BEO sheets for all parties, semi-private events, and private events.
- Always demonstrate a pleasant and welcoming demeanor to guests, vendors, and potential clients.
- All other duties assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to bend and lift up to 40 lbs.
- Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motions.
- Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials.
Skills/Experience:
- 4+ years of experience in Restaurant/Hospitality special event required; someone with existing relationships in and surrounding the Washington D.C. area is ideal.
- Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage, service standards, and guest relations. Previous operations background a plus.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency with tripleSeat and SevenRooms preferred.
- Proficient in the Microsoft suite of tools, including Word and Excel.
- Must be detail oriented and extremely organized.
- Must have valid, non-expired Food Handlers’ card.
