Position Summary:
To support the Sales & Event Department in all event-related activities; focusing on a variety of tasks to ensure that large parties and private events are successfully planned, set up, and executed to our standards and the expectations of the Guest.
Type: Hourly, Part-time
Pay scale: $25.00-$35.00 + commission, DOE
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Assists the Sales & Event Managers with a variety of tasks to ensure that large parties and private events, and special occasions are successfully planned, set up, and executed to our standards and the expectations of the Guest
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Collect sales lead contact and group information and distribute it to Sales Manager
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Proposal and contract creation
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Menu and signage creation
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Event file creation and distribution
- Site inspections (setting up the venue to required standards, meeting clients, answering questions, etc...)
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Send out meeting requests and calendar blocks
- Stay informed of new developments and trends in the event and hospitality industry while monitoring competitor activity, products, strengths, and weaknesses to continually improve sales strategies
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Soliciting and maintaining private event business for all RMD Venues by:
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Building and maintaining positive working relationships with RMD Event clients
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Participate in any sales blitzes/promotional events/gifting etc…
Qualifications
- A qualified candidate has event coordinating experience and is looking to build a career in events; is outgoing, personable, and friendly with the ability to speak in front of clients and guests with clarity and confidence.
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Minimum 1-3 years of hospitality, preferably in events, experience
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Experience with Tripleseat or other CRM/SAAS programs is a plus, but not required.
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Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing
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Must be comfortable learning new skills
Skills and Attitudes
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Must be motivated, hard-working, and passionate
- Excellent communication skills (verbally interacts with management, team members and guests.)
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Must be a strong leader with the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Must be able to:
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Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy
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Think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment
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Follow directions thoroughly
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Understand guest service needs
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Work cohesively as a team with co-workers
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Work in a stressful, fast-paced environment
Education
Must have one or more of the following:
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High School Graduate
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Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university (preferred)
- Must be able to speak, hear, understand, read, and write the English language.
- A general knowledge and understanding of San Diego current events, cultural and culinary happenings.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel/Word/Outlook).
- Proficient in Toast and/or other POS systems (Preferred)
Other Requirements
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Must be able to work holidays, nights, and weekends
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Job Type: Part – Time to Full-time
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop
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Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time
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Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours at a time
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Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds safely and properly
- Ability to speak and hear, vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate to loud.
- Work flexible hours that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
