Senior Sales Manager

Major Food Group (the powerhouse restaurant group behind Carbone, THE GRILL, Sadelle’s and more) is looking to continue building on their multi-dimensional, immersive concepts that transports their guests to new memorable experiences. We want to “disrupt” traditional hospitality models by taking care of our employees, guests, and our community.

Job Summary:

The Events Department at Major Food Group is seeking a passionate and motivated Senior Sales Manager to join our team and oversee events for our New York properties.

Job Duties:

• Generate large business leads through proactive outreach to new clients and respond to incoming inquiries for large format dinners and events at the properties


• Responsible for maintenance and development of the social events market and large scale events


• Work on the Major Food Events management team to maximize event revenue, and to streamline logistics for a seamless guest experience.


• Liaise with clients throughout the booking and planning process by negotiating pricing and estimates, generating contracts, securing payment details, etc


• Follow department and company procedures to ensure confirmed events are communicated to appropriate internal & external


• Work with clients for confirmed events on their customized menu options, beverage details, floorplans, room set up notes, run of show and all specifics pertaining to their


• Maintain and constantly updated event information in our catering software program to generate BEO's


• Participate in weekly meetings with chefs and managers to communicate all catering details for events


• Problemsolve,and creatively drivesalesgoals


• Communicate in an organized and timely manner all of the logistics and specifics of the party to on-site management and provide on-site support for events where necessary to ensure proper execution of all event details


• Provide assistance with special projects as assigned adhering to


• Act as an ambassador to Major Food Group

Qualifications:  

• Must have a strong desire to “Be the Best”


• Must have experience working in NYC event venues


• Must have a successful sales track record in direct sales and an ability to develop targeted prospect


• Bachelor’s degree required


• 3-6 years of event sales, event coordination, department administrative assistance, client services o Background in the hospitality sector is preferred


• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, team oriented, positive attitude are essential


• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to interact with high profile and high net worth clients


• Must have experience working in NYC event venues


• Needs to be able to multitask, work well under pressure and succeed in a face paced environment


• Proficient in Excel, Indesign, Illustrator and Tripleseat is preferred but not required