Ridgewells Catering
Venue Sales Manager - Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Ridgewells Catering, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Venue Sales Manager - Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium at Ridgewells Catering
The Venue Sales Manager at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium will be responsible for managing the full life cycle of an event venue rental from inquiry through contract and payment. They will also provide logistical support to the venue operations team leading up to, during, and after events to ensure the seamless execution of events.
Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of event inquiry requests by communicating venue rental information to clients, approves applications, and writes contracts. Coordinates, schedules, and leads client tours in coordination with the Venue Operations Manager. Manages the booking calendar for events. Develops new sales leads by networking, cold calling, etc. Follows up with clients throughout the full cycle of an event venue rental. Tracks all contract payments such as deposits and balances due. Works closely with the Venue Operations Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure smooth and pristine preparations and execution of any and all events. Ensures the delivery of superior customer service from the beginning to end of the event. Develops and maintains ongoing business relationships with venue and facilities personnel, as well as vendors. Liaises with the sales team and with vendors during the event planning process to ensure everything is in order. Assists in all event set-up, catering services, logistics, tear down and follow-up processes the day of the event to ensure venue guidelines are strictly followed. Conducts final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to the client’s standards. Assesses an event’s overall success and submits findings to the team. Performs other duties associated with the position as reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business. Qualifications
Associate degree in a related field preferred. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in sales, property rental, or event coordination for venues is preferred but not required. An outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills is required. Logistics-oriented, hyper-organized, detail-oriented and an efficient problem-solver. Superb organization and communication skills (phone, email, written, etc.). The ability to handle stressful situations, remain calm, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment is a must. Understanding the importance of the Ridgewells brand, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, and their missions is a must. Must possess a strong ability to utilize MS Office products effectively. The ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed for assigned events is required. Benefits
Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Life insurance Paid time off 401K Retirement Plan Job Details
Location: McLean, VA Salary: $60,000.00-$68,000.00 Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Hospitality Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ridgewells Catering. Sign in to set job alerts for “Sales Manager” roles.
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Manages all aspects of event inquiry requests by communicating venue rental information to clients, approves applications, and writes contracts. Coordinates, schedules, and leads client tours in coordination with the Venue Operations Manager. Manages the booking calendar for events. Develops new sales leads by networking, cold calling, etc. Follows up with clients throughout the full cycle of an event venue rental. Tracks all contract payments such as deposits and balances due. Works closely with the Venue Operations Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure smooth and pristine preparations and execution of any and all events. Ensures the delivery of superior customer service from the beginning to end of the event. Develops and maintains ongoing business relationships with venue and facilities personnel, as well as vendors. Liaises with the sales team and with vendors during the event planning process to ensure everything is in order. Assists in all event set-up, catering services, logistics, tear down and follow-up processes the day of the event to ensure venue guidelines are strictly followed. Conducts final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to the client’s standards. Assesses an event’s overall success and submits findings to the team. Performs other duties associated with the position as reasonably assigned to support the overall needs of the business. Qualifications
Associate degree in a related field preferred. Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in sales, property rental, or event coordination for venues is preferred but not required. An outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills is required. Logistics-oriented, hyper-organized, detail-oriented and an efficient problem-solver. Superb organization and communication skills (phone, email, written, etc.). The ability to handle stressful situations, remain calm, and problem solve in a fast-paced environment is a must. Understanding the importance of the Ridgewells brand, the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, and their missions is a must. Must possess a strong ability to utilize MS Office products effectively. The ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed for assigned events is required. Benefits
Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Life insurance Paid time off 401K Retirement Plan Job Details
Location: McLean, VA Salary: $60,000.00-$68,000.00 Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Sales and Business Development Industries: Hospitality Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ridgewells Catering. Sign in to set job alerts for “Sales Manager” roles.
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