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Arlo Hotels

Event Sales Manager

Arlo Hotels, New York, New York, us, 10261

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The Williamsburg Hotel is a lifestyle boutique hotel located in the middle of the action and on the stoop of local hotspots, from entertainment to culture. We are looking for an Event Sales Manager to oversee private events and sales.

Job Responsibilities

Contract, detail and liaise on all aspects of an event in all private spaces

Handle event inquiries within a timely manner-social, corporate, non-profit, etc.

Proactively prospect and network with meeting planners for new corporate and social events on property

Conduct site inspections and outside sales calls goals on a weekly basis

Understand menu pricing, room layouts, and AV requirements for all types of meetings and events

Create SMART sales action plans on finding and seeking new business

Create floorplans through Allseated

Administrate contracts, banquet event orders, for all catering/special events

Track and receive all deposits for upcoming events

Attend necessary trade shows in the event planning industry

Assist with promoting, selling, and managing private event rentals

Generate and execute processes for event booking

Maintain brand identity throughout programming and coordination

General Duties

Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver an appropriate level of detail based on audience in a timely manner

Confidence in managing clients efficiently, understanding their needs and actively qualifying every lead

To have excellent professional demeanor in working with prospective and current clients

Oversee the sales and operations of private meetings and events

Generate reports and evaluate sales with

Assist in creating and maintaining operational standards

Work with Marketing on initiatives to generate leads

Manage relationships with preferred event vendors

Conduct data analysis to identify trends and propose revenue-generating initiatives

Establish and foster new relationships that drive desks sales and increase brand awareness for the property

Attend any meetings or training sessions or courses as required

Assist fellow employees to perform similar or related jobs as and when necessary

Continuously seek out opportunities to learn and improve the knowledge of the job

Undertake any reasonable request made by a member of management

Achieve set Key Performance Objectives and Indicators and complete all other duties, tasks and projects as required

Ensure booking processes and actions are followed in-line with company standards

Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years of working experience in events, preferably in Hotel event sales and management

Prior experience managing a team of full-time employees

Computer skills- Word and basic Excel. Delphi & Allseated preferred. Training for Delphi and Allseated will be available

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively

Hospitable demeanor

Self-starter, fast learner, and entrepreneurial passion

Understanding of Williamsburg or NYC market a must

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral programVision insurance

Supplemental pay types: Commission Pay

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