Event Sales Manager

The St. Clair Inn is hiring an Event Sales Manager. The Event Sales Manager will develop and manage the catering market segment through client solicitation, outside sales calls, telemarketing, client inquiries and direct mail correspondence to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. 

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Maximize revenue by selling catering products and services both orally and in written form to previous, current and potential clients
• Manage all account details so that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. Coordinate various departments participation in servicing accounts
• Develop and implement monthly marketing strategies
• Conduct outside sales calls both locally and in feeder market cities to solicit business
• Acquires all food and beverage, audio-visual equipment and meeting room needs from clients
• Prepares banquet event orders and communicates the needs to appropriate personnel

• Previous catering sales management experience - a minimum of two years - is required
• A four-year degree and experience with Delphi or a similar system is preferred
• Required is a good, functional knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel plus excellent communication skills, in both spoken and written word
• The drive to meet and exceed both client expectations and sales goals is required

Built on stories from the past – like the one about Jimmy Hoffa and the North Tower or the one about the treasure chest at the bottom of the river just off the boardwalk – the St. Clair Inn is more than what you see. Our curious visitors can go back in time to a speakeasy, celebrate a milestone with friends and family, or relax in the land of blue water. Every stay’s a story…create yours today.