# Private Dining & Event Sales Manager

**Company**: B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
**Location**: Arlington, Virginia
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: USD 65,000-70,000 per-year-salary
**Category**: Hospitality
**Industry**: Hospitality

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## Description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a leading Owner and Management Company in the Hospitality Industry. As our Private Dining & Event Sales Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the hotel restaurants meet their financial goals by selling private dining events and space to our clients and customers.

Responsibilities:

- Manage restaurant sales activities to increase revenues for all property food and beverage outlets and lounges

- Assist in creating private event restaurant sales goals

- Develop leads, up-sell events, and book restaurant private event functions

- Work with clients and stakeholders within established guidelines

- Communicate client specifications to outlet managers and chefs

- Provide revenue and sales reports as required

- Update and maintain outlet website information

- Follow up with clients after functions and network re-booking of events

- Manage restaurant space and availability use according to established guidelines

- Maintain strong knowledge of food, beverage, and general trends within the hospitality industry

- Inspect assigned functions prior to event to verify adherence to client specifications

Building Successful Relationships:

- Coordinate with out-of-market account leaders to grow account share

- Participate in community and hotel networking events

- Visit neighborhood targets and local small business accounts

- Coordinate with Area Sales Leader to understand needs and priorities of stakeholder hotels

- Work collaboratively with Large Group, Core Group, and Select Service teams

- Handle customer care issues and refer them to the appropriate owner

- Support the company's service and relationship strategy

Providing Exceptional Customer Service:

- Deliver service excellence throughout each customer experience

- Service customers to grow share of the account

- Execute exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty

- Set a positive example for guest relations

- Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending features and services

- Handle guest complaints and disputes

Requirements:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Independent problem-solving skills

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel

- Strong work ethic and professional focus

- Ability to work extended hours and perform physically demanding tasks

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or GED; 2 years' experience in sales and marketing, guest services, or related area

- Bachelor's degree; 1 year experience in sales and marketing, guest services, or related area

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## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- communication skills
- problem-solving skills

### Nice to have
- 4-year college degree
- previous experience in proactive lead generation
- knowledge of property-specific business segments

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