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Morton's The Steakhouse

Sales & Events Manager

Morton's The Steakhouse, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336

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Overview Sales & Events Manager role at Morton's The Steakhouse. Responsibilities include planning and executing catered functions and leading event teams, with a focus on guest satisfaction and proactive management.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all catered functions from organization to execution, including delegation of responsibilities.

Work closely with sales managers and coordinators to generate new business and maintain contact with current accounts.

Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through effective staff training, a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to a “Do Whatever It Takes” attitude.

Identify qualifying business potential, close business, overcome objections, negotiate, upsell, and understand client needs through Features-Adjectives-Benefits selling.

Manage business on the books and maintain a pipeline of inquiries, prospects, tentative and definite bookings.

Engage local influencers including hotels, CVBs, chambers, retail outlets, and office buildings to drive private dining sales.

Conduct targeted client visits to build private dining sales.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of previous sales experience in an upscale/fine dining restaurant or hotel operation.

Ability to write business correspondence and set up contracts and function sheets.

Ability to present promotional materials professionally and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts for guest catering contracts.

Ability to communicate clearly with guests and employees, listen to requests, respond with appropriate actions, and provide accurate information.

Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic.

Benefits

Extensive and well-rounded training program

Continued career development and growth opportunities

Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels

Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs

Dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

3% commission on banquet sales and quarterly bonus opportunities

Job details

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Hospitality

Industries: Hospitality

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