EVENT SALES COORDINATION
So you've got everything setup. Now what? You need to actually sell. Do you need someone that has the time and expertise to communicate with your clients and effectively sell your restaurant? Would you prefer that person has extensive experience working in the events and restaurant industries? Do you want to hire this person, but can't risk increasing the labor line on your P&L?
We can help.
EVENT SALES COORDINATION
We will provide a professional and experienced Private Event Sales Manager to handle the daily operations of the restaurant’s events program. This manager will be responsible for communicating with clients and staff, negotiating contracts, producing the events and cultivating relationships to ensure the restaurant’s revenue stream grows. Responsibilities of the Private Event Sales Manager include the following:
Responding to Leads
Following up on Leads
Communicating with event hosts, selling event space and F&B
Building customized event menus with event hosts and staff
Negotiating contracts
Executing Contracts
Obtaining Credit Card Approvals
Charging Deposits
Booking space in booking system (open table, etc)
Planning production with staff and event hosts, writing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
Creating customized event floor plans
Communicating with third-party suppliers
Hosting BEO meetings
Ensuring that restaurant staff have all needed equipment & information
Ensuring Event Calendars are updated
Communicating with accounting staff
Confirming final event billing
Post-Event follow-ups with staff and event hosts
Providing event reporting to Senior Staff