Sales and Events Manager

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Job Title: Sales and Events Manager

Our client is an iconic independent restaurant that offers exquisite food within two very successful venues. The group is well-established in London and is planning to expand its portfolio in the coming years. The successful Head of Reservations and Events can expect to be part of a very stable and successful operation!

Sales and Events Manager Benefits:

• Monday to Friday shift patterns.
• A competitive starting package of up to £50,000 per annum + bonus + commission
• Bonus related incentives payable twice per annum.
• 3% to 7% commission on organic sales - uncapped
• Based in Victoria - easy commute from most areas in London.
• Very stable team and operation.

Sales and Events Manager Responsibilities:

• Strategically develop organic sales events across the two sites.
• To help answering telephone enquiries.
• Delegating staff Rota's.
• Ensuring the team are motivated and organised.
• Managing all third-party enquiries.
• Management of reports for reservations and events.
• Responsible for the groups Private Dining & Membership Manager.
• Development of sales revenue both pro/reactive.

Sales and Events Manager Requirements:

• A hands-on, natural leader with strong communication & organisational skills and the ability to coach and motivate the team.
• Knowledge of Quadranet, OpenTable, Collins and/or other reservation systems is required.
• An enthusiastic team player with a guest focused approach and excellent attention to detail.
• A result-driven individual who can work proactively, dealing with and maximising all events/reservation enquiries.
• Have a pro-active role in developing organic leads for the group.
• Assist with hosting Events when required.