Corporate Event Sales Manager

Chicago Winery--Corporate Event Sales Manager

The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that’s bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine, or letting people discover a new passion on one of our winery tours. We do this while maintaining an approachable, warm, inclusive, down-to-earth attitude that reflects our passion to bring traditional winemaking into urban centers so people don’t feel they have to travel to experience the magic of winemaking.

We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.

Position Summary

Chicago Winery is seeking an extremely motivated Corporate Event Sales Manager to manage the sales and booking of events; including prospecting and networking, responding to inquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients, converting inquiries into sales, and promoting offers.

Responsibilities

Event Sales Execution:

• Meet and exceed monthly individual financial sales targets and booking goals
• Responsible for non-social and corporate event sales for the 1st and 2nd floor event space
• Continuously create a unique venue experience in line with the First Batch brand
• Work with Sales Team to ensure monthly sales goals are met and accurately track projections
• Assist Director of Sales in the preparation and monitoring of sales, department and budgetary reports as and when required

Client Communication and Engagement:

• Manage clients through the full sales process from lead generation and response, to post-event thank you notes, including but not limited to:
• Responding to inquiries
• Developing new sales prospects and conducting outside sales calls
• Booking client walkthroughs and appointments
• Building client relationships
• Conducting on-site walk-through appointments
• Creating custom proposals
• Contract negotiations, closing & booking
• Follow-up and client maintenance until client is introduced to their event manager
• Collecting deposits and reviewing final BEO prior to invoicing
• Work closely with the Events Team to ensure the successful execution of the client’s vision
• Attendance and participation at weekly or bi-weekly BEO meetings to provide input/direction to events team on event logistics and client information
• Attend booked events and direct event staff on set-up and on logistics as needed
• Attend local networking events, and maintaining an immersive presence in the industry, building strong, long-lasting relationships

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ sales experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry
• Generating minimum of 2 million in annual sales revenues
• Proficient in Tripleseat, Opentable, and G Suite
• Ability to negotiate and close deals consistently

Salary & Benefits

• $75,000K - $90,000K annually plus commission
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts

First Batch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.