Job Title: Event Sales Manager
Reports To: Director of Events
Overview:
DesignDayz is an Event Planning and Venue Management Company located in Kirkland, Washington. Working directly with clients to
manage all event logistics, DesignDayz team members thrive in a dynamic, detail-oriented, fast-paced, customer service environment. A
swiftly growing company, the Event Sales Manager must be extremely detail oriented, able to follow direction with minimal supervision,
have a willingness to learn, ability to problem solve and a desire to take on new and changing job roles.
General Responsibilities:
The Event Sales Manager must be confident selling and planning a variety of events; including, weddings, corporate events, memorial
services, parties and other functions. The Event Sales Manager is accountable for event sales, Contract creation, Banquet Event Order
creation, menu design, floor plans, managing day-of event logistics and accounting.
This position requires work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment. Primary responsibilities include sales and event management.
Responsibilities:
• Event planning for banquets, meetings, weddings, memorial services or other functions. Through discovery identifies event needs,
provides information on venue availability and layout options.
• Prepares Banquet Event Order with layout diagrams, menus, beverages, equipment and other services.
• Confirms event menus, plans and arrangements. Responsible for continuing updates of Banquet Event Order, responds to inquiries
from contacts regarding changes, special needs, and other event requirements.
• Maintains DesignDayz organizational system; including, file management, tracking client requests, lost business and metrics.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Prepare reports and forecasts as requested.
• Research new ideas upon request.
• Works with the Director of Events to develop and manage marketing collateral; including, email marketing, brochures, photo albums
and other resources that facilitate marketing and planning.
• Promotes DesignDayz Event Planning through approved outreach sales.
• Responsible for thank you cards, follow-up calls, accounting and ongoing communication with the event contact.
• Solicits client satisfaction feedback through surveys, comments and other forms of communication. Works with the Director of
Events and team members to improve services.
Additional Work Performed:
• May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
The Event Sales Manager must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. In addition to the abilities listed below, must be
able to arrive to work on the scheduled time, cope with job stress, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers and
clients and accept constructive criticism. The Event Sales Manager must be able to understand and follow DesignDayz work rules and
procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and clients.
• Ability to apply DesignDayz core values of leadership, excellence, integrity, service, and sensitivity at all times.
• Ability to communicate with Members to conceptualize, plan and develop Banquet Event Order for banquets and other functions.
• Work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment.
• Excellent computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Willingness for continuing education on banquet planning, food, beverage, current trends and hospitality industry practices.
Experience and Training:
• College Degree with five to ten years of sales experience preferred.
• Three to five years of event management experience preferred.
• Ability to type 75wpm.
• Computer proficiency; including knowledge of Excel, Outlook and MS Word.
• Outstanding skills in party planning, problem solving, telephone etiquette, communication and team work.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to brainstorm and execute new ideas.
Compensation:
• The Event Sales Manager Position is full time (40 hours a week) commission-only position. Position has flexible work hours. May
work evenings and/or weekends.
• Your choice of Medical Insurance from http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/
To Apply:
Please email resume with cover letter to Beckie Bruffey at employment@designdayz.com
Reports To: Director of Events
Overview:
DesignDayz is an Event Planning and Venue Management Company located in Kirkland, Washington. Working directly with clients to
manage all event logistics, DesignDayz team members thrive in a dynamic, detail-oriented, fast-paced, customer service environment. A
swiftly growing company, the Event Sales Manager must be extremely detail oriented, able to follow direction with minimal supervision,
have a willingness to learn, ability to problem solve and a desire to take on new and changing job roles.
General Responsibilities:
The Event Sales Manager must be confident selling and planning a variety of events; including, weddings, corporate events, memorial
services, parties and other functions. The Event Sales Manager is accountable for event sales, Contract creation, Banquet Event Order
creation, menu design, floor plans, managing day-of event logistics and accounting.
This position requires work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment. Primary responsibilities include sales and event management.
Responsibilities:
• Event planning for banquets, meetings, weddings, memorial services or other functions. Through discovery identifies event needs,
provides information on venue availability and layout options.
• Prepares Banquet Event Order with layout diagrams, menus, beverages, equipment and other services.
• Confirms event menus, plans and arrangements. Responsible for continuing updates of Banquet Event Order, responds to inquiries
from contacts regarding changes, special needs, and other event requirements.
• Maintains DesignDayz organizational system; including, file management, tracking client requests, lost business and metrics.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Prepare reports and forecasts as requested.
• Research new ideas upon request.
• Works with the Director of Events to develop and manage marketing collateral; including, email marketing, brochures, photo albums
and other resources that facilitate marketing and planning.
• Promotes DesignDayz Event Planning through approved outreach sales.
• Responsible for thank you cards, follow-up calls, accounting and ongoing communication with the event contact.
• Solicits client satisfaction feedback through surveys, comments and other forms of communication. Works with the Director of
Events and team members to improve services.
Additional Work Performed:
• May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
The Event Sales Manager must be able to perform the essential functions of the position. In addition to the abilities listed below, must be
able to arrive to work on the scheduled time, cope with job stress, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers and
clients and accept constructive criticism. The Event Sales Manager must be able to understand and follow DesignDayz work rules and
procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and clients.
• Ability to apply DesignDayz core values of leadership, excellence, integrity, service, and sensitivity at all times.
• Ability to communicate with Members to conceptualize, plan and develop Banquet Event Order for banquets and other functions.
• Work in a fast-paced, detail oriented environment.
• Excellent computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Willingness for continuing education on banquet planning, food, beverage, current trends and hospitality industry practices.
Experience and Training:
• College Degree with five to ten years of sales experience preferred.
• Three to five years of event management experience preferred.
• Ability to type 75wpm.
• Computer proficiency; including knowledge of Excel, Outlook and MS Word.
• Outstanding skills in party planning, problem solving, telephone etiquette, communication and team work.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to brainstorm and execute new ideas.
Compensation:
• The Event Sales Manager Position is full time (40 hours a week) commission-only position. Position has flexible work hours. May
work evenings and/or weekends.
• Your choice of Medical Insurance from http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/
To Apply:
Please email resume with cover letter to Beckie Bruffey at employment@designdayz.com
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