Event Sales Manager

AriensCo•Brillion, WI

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About The Position

AriensCo Hospitality Group is excited to hire an Event Sales Manager to lead event sales and coordination across our unique venues, including Round Lake Farms, Stone Prairie, the AriensCo Museum, and other affiliated properties in Brillion, WI. This role is perfect for someone passionate about creating memorable events while building strong client relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in related field
Minimum of 5 years related experience with progressive responsibility
Strong collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong prioritization and organization skills
Ability to perform detailed, complex tasks and hit deadlines
Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles
Ability to represent AriensCo appropriately and professionally with third parties and customers
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Manage the planning, direction, and implementation of event sales for AriensCo properties and establishments
Perform work associated with soliciting sales from current and prospective customers
Oversee all sales for weddings, corporate events and special occasions
Assists as needed to launch and support community-focused events at the venues
Develop and maintain productive, long-term customer relationships
Serve as single point of contact and advisor for existing customers, consulting on current services and determining individual customer needs
Provide management with sales forecasts as well as insights regarding the impact of competition, promotional initiatives, and recommended pricing changes for services
Use customer feedback to recommend modifications to services
Advise and collaborate with management in developing processes, policies, and procedures regarding event sales
May lead and direct the work of other employees
Collaborate with management on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
Support the coordination of third-party vendors including venue, staffs, catering, transportation, safety and audio or visual equipment, etc.
Monitor and control budget for events
Negotiate all necessary sales contracts