JOB PURPOSE:
Build relationships and generate revenue as you curate packages and exceptional guest experiences for both on and off-property social events. You will take prospective clients through the inquiry, site tour, negotiating, and contracting phases of their journey with Greenleaf Hospitality Group. You will then pass the clients to your partners, our Special Events Producer and Sales Coordinator, to continue with the planning process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Sales Generation: Actively sell social event and offsite catering packages, services, and products to potential clients through various channels such as inquiries, prospecting, referrals, walk-ins, and networking.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, preferences, and budget constraints. Provide personalized assistance and recommendations to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Maintain and grow relationships with existing vendor partners through regular communication, visits, and personalized service to secure repeat referrals.
- Proposal Development: Prepare customized proposals and quotes tailored to each client's specifications, highlighting the features, benefits, and costs of the proposed event packages and services.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with clients to finalize contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies, pricing strategies, and service standards
- Sales Reporting and Analysis: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and revenue performance. Generate regular reports and analyses to track sales trends, identify opportunities for growth, and optimize sales strategies.
- Marketing Collaboration: Partners with the Director of Event Sales and Services and the Greenleaf Hospitality Group Marketing team to develop marketing initiatives and collateral for the Wedding Studio.
- Event Support: On an as-needed basis provide event day support to the Special Events Producer, typically high volume, multi-social event days.