Outside Event Sales Position

Star Cinema Grill & Culinary Khancepts • Houston, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking a driven, relationship-oriented Outside Event Sales team member to grow private dining & corporate events across our four upscale yet approachable restaurant brands in the Houston market.
This is a highly external-facing role focused on building long-term relationships with Houston-based companies, planners, and decision-makers. Success in this role comes from being out in the city, understanding Houston’s business culture, and consistently converting relationships into repeat event business.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in hospitality, catering, or event sales
• Strong understanding of the Houston corporate and social event market
• Proven ability to prospect, build relationships, and close deals
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Houston-Focused Business Development
• Proactively develop relationships with Houston-area businesses, including:
• Energy, engineering, and industrial firms
• Law firms, financial services, and real estate groups
• Medical centers, clinics, healthcare networks, and pharma
• Tech companies, startups, and co-working spaces
• Universities, nonprofits, and professional associations
• Automotive, ATV and boat dealerships
• Build referral pipelines with:
• Executive assistants, office managers, and HR teams
• Event planners, DMCs, hotels, and concierge teams
• Chambers of Commerce and business organizations
• Conduct consistent in-person outreach through:
• Office drop-ins and scheduled meetings
• Networking events, mixers, and industry happy hours
• Hosted tastings and invite-only events at our restaurants
• Event Sales & Client Experience
• Sell private dining, buyouts, and off-site events across all four brands
• Match clients with the best concept based on tone, size, and budget
• Manage the full sales cycle from inquiry to contract execution
• Host site visits and tastings
• Prepare custom proposals, menus, and pricing
• Convert one-time events into repeat and annual bookings
• Brand Representation
• Act as a visible ambassador for the restaurant group throughout Houston
• Clearly communicate each brand’s positioning and event capabilities
• Represent the group at community, corporate, and hospitality events
• Coordination & Execution
• Work closely with GMs, chefs, and operations teams to ensure flawless execution
• Prepare clear BEOs and internal communication
• Attend key events when appropriate to strengthen client relationships
• Reporting & Pipeline Management
• Track outreach, leads, and bookings in CRM or sales tools
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and revenue forecast
• Report regularly on sales performance and market opportunities

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Base salary + uncapped commission
• Autonomy to own and grow the Houston market
• Four established, well-positioned restaurant brands
• Dining perks across all concepts
• Long-term growth potential within the restaurant group

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed