Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Company parties

The Lesner Inn is looking for an energetic and organized self-starter to join the Event & Sales Management efforts for our event venue & in-house catering business located on Shore Drive in VA Beach. The Lesner Inn's Event & Sales Manager will be responsible for selling, planning & coordinating all aspects for a wedding or social event!

The position requires:

Fundamental knowledge hospitality & management experience

Excellent interpersonal & organizational skills

High-energy with excellent customer service skills & sale skills

Strong leadership & communication skills

An expertise in sales & in the planning of events

Educated in social media marketing

A flexible schedule, with an ability to work on weekends and holidays

Hard work ethic & one that is focused on the team and not on the individual

An ability to work under pressure & manage multiple activities simultaneously & re-prioritize efforts when plans change or the need arises

An ability to focus attention on clients' (& guests') needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

An ability to manage a staff, coordinating & executing all of the details planning for an event

Key activities performed by the Event & Sales Manager at The Lesner Inn includes:

Client/Account management, maintaining excellent communication with client throughout process

Work with clients from the initial inquiry to overseeing the execution of the event. This includes site visits, contracts, planning, tastings, confirmation of vendor arrivals/departure and serving as day-of coordinator if hired to do so

Develop event menu with client (food & beverage through Lesner Inn)

Work with the Chef on all special orders as well as customer allergies

Prepare quotes & proposals for new and/or existing clients

Secure timely deposits (processing credit card transactions) that require invoicing, follow-up receipts, etc.

Contract management & collection of payments due

Event execution: set up, break down & everything in between

Build & maintain excellent working relationships with internal & external vendors to ensure growth within the business & in the Hampton Roads' wedding industry

Stay on top of trends in the wedding industry