Event Sales Representative

Event Sales Representative Chicken N Pickle, the hottest new entertainment concept in town, is looking for an Event Coordinator. Our brand is that of a rambunctious, multi-generational family that works hard and plays even harder. We are driven to provide our employees with a supportive, meaningful work environment by bringing all voices to the table and providing opportunities for mentorship with career growth. We are looking for individuals to help grow our concept. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! As an Event Sales Representative, you’ll provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment by answering incoming guest calls and assisting with a variety of inquiries about the venue, pickleball, events, etc. Event Coordinators will have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to keep cool under pressure to ensure the Guests have an extraordinary experience. Working on nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position, as well as assisting in the restaurant on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities  Demonstrate and believe in Chicken N Pickle’s core values: Authenticity, Community, Connection, Integrity and Quality Demonstrates and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion Inbound Sales: Manage inbound events while building relationships for repeat business Contribute to the overall sales team goals by meeting and exceeding personal quotas, monthly, quarterly and annually Manage all assigned leads with a sense of urgency, accuracy and professionalism  Maintain contacts in TripleSeat Follow up with inbound requests to see if they have made a decision Call upon contacts to see what went well and what could be improved Foster client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business or referrals Demonstrate the ability to negotiate and problem solve to close the sale Identify opportunities for selling/upselling Create, manage and confirm event bookings with attention to detail Maintain and ensure the BEOs have all the required information Develop a strategy to cultivate client relationships through ongoing communication to ensure repeat business or referrals Utilize and create reports and dashboards to ensure personal and department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) are being met or exceeded Property Events: Ensure property events meet the culture of their location and discuss any changes to better align with their community Maintain and ensure the BEOs for Property Events have all the required information Assist in coming up with creative property events for their individual market Work with the Event Manager to execute property events as needed per the playbook Community Events: Work closely with the Community Coordinator for their location to plan community events Maintain and ensure the BEOs for Community Events have all the required information Communication: Communicate with the Event Hostess and Event Manager on event details, changes/updates to allow for a successful event execution by Operations and the Culinary Team Character Traits: Eager to learn new sales skills Manage an independent work schedule with integrity and as expected Contribute to a collaborative environment with the Sales Team and other departments within the restaurant Maintain a calm, even-tempered, customer-focused demeanor Understand processes and the ability to find information quickly Ability to work for and lean into a start-up mentality Pay: Base Salary $35,000 + 2% Uncapped Commissions Requirements 2+ years previous sales experience in hospitality, restaurant or entertainment venue focus on event sales Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent self-accountability for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism Ability to communicate effectively with guests, return guests, co-workers and management Flexible in approach; can readily adapt to business and team needs and changes Process oriented, highly organized, fast and accurate and able to work under pressure Excellent interpersonal and people skills as well as verbal and written communication skills Excellent computer skills and ability to learn new software programs Ability to multi-task and problem-solve Capable of managing multiple projects/programs simultaneously Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays Bachelor’s Degree in Sales/Marketing or Business, preferred' Benefits Salary + Highly Competitive Commission Structure Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision Life Insurance 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 4 Volunteer PTO Days each year Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays Employee Perks