Event Sales Manager- Black+blue Steakhouse - Toronto, Canada - Glowbal Restaurant Group

Glowbal Restaurant Group

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Glowbal Restaurant Group has become one of the most successful restaurant companies in Vancouver.

Our eight brands include Glowbal, Coast, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria (Park Royal & Burnaby), Black+Blue (Vancouver & Toronto), The Roof, Five Sails and Riley Fish & Steak.

Immersing guests in an experience that is fresh and vibrant, with engaging service, impressive wine, and cocktail lists, and some of the most inventive, celebrated cuisine in the Pacific Northwest, it is no wonder our restaurants are exactly where everyone wants to be.

WHY WORK FOR US:

We are proud to offer our 1000+ staff competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, annual performance reviews, and referral programs.

We also support internal growth and development with our job transfer policy and performance-based opportunities for cross training in different cuisines and restaurant concepts.

Dining discounts across our brands are a definite perk

We are currently seeking a RESTAURANT EVENT SALES MANAGER to join our dynamic team at Black

Blue Toronto. Black+Blue is Canada's premier steak dining experience offering the magic of a classic steakhouse combined with a modern and energetic ambiance.

HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Postsecondary degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, hotel/restaurant management
3+ years of experience in a sales (preferably hotel, restaurant, or catering operation)
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet searches
Working knowledge of Sevenrooms and Tripleseat an asset
Selfdriven by sales targets
Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills
Strong food, wine, and hospitality knowledge
Working knowledge of sales forecasting and financial reporting
Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills
Proactive and skilled in the "art of cold calling"
Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service
Strong knowledge of and an extensive contact list within the community As an EVENT SALES MANAGER, you could get a chance to play an important role on the Sales & Marketing Team to:
Execute team strategies to cultivate new business by developing targeted sales contacts
Generate new business relationships and proficiency at leveraging existing network in Vancouver
Develop and improve sales with existing business with timely proposal development, contract & menu negotiations, event supervision, assessing feedback & promote rebookings
Proactively sell and service both national and local accounts
Complete financial assessments for profitability analysis of menus and packages
Ensure receivables are aligned to policy and ensure deposit collection
Lead or participate in site tours, site selections, sales meetings, outside sales functions, sales blitzes, community involvement groups and various functions
Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports **IMPORTANT