Beauport Hospitality Group is seeking Event Sales Managers with WEDDING experience for both the Beauport Hotel and Cruiseport Gloucester/Beauport Cruiselines. This position is responsible for social sales as well as detailing and managing weddings and social events while working within a team of Event Managers.
Are you passionate about guest service? Do you enjoy creating memorable experiences for event guests? Are you a helpless romantic who thrives on giving happy couples amazing weddings? If so, we would love to talk to you about all we have to offer you as an experienced event professional. Apply today!
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
In this role, you will be responsible for social sales and detailing/managing events, including:
- Providing prospective clients with tours and site visits and presenting/explaining food & beverage options
- Generating detailed proposals and maintaining detailed files of communication, and client inquiries, with proper follow-up to prospective clients.
- Producing contracts and securing deposits.
- Generating event orders and managing events.
- Maintaining strong client, team, and vendor relationships to ensure successful events.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TABLE:
- You should have at least 2 years experience in catering, hospitality and/or sales (preferably in a management role). Wedding experience is a must!
- The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency, accuracy and full attention to detail.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and knowledge of industry-relevant Catering Sales Systems to include Caterease and Social Tables.
- The ability to effectively lead staff and work cohesively as part of a team.
- Successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:
At BHG, we offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as generous discounts, team celebrations, additional perks and a great team of co-workers that make the job fun!
Beauport Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- We are looking for a candidate who has experience in wedding event management. Please describe your experience, including the number of weddings you have worked/managed and in what capacity. Thank you!
Ability to Relocate:
- Gloucester, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person