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Event Sales Assistant

IPIC Entertainment - Fulton Market, New York

Event Sales Assistant

New York, NY
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us: IPIC Entertainment strives to be our guest’s favorite destination for a night out on the town. Our newest facilities blend three distinct areas – a polished-casual restaurant, a farm-to-glass full-service bar, and our world-class luxury theater auditoriums – into a one-of-a-kind experience. Our unique concept offers a multi-faceted experience of dining, drinking and watching a movie in a luxurious setting. It’s a great way to enjoy a night out, under one roof with friends, family and colleagues.

    Event Sales Assistant

    Responsible for assisting the Event Sales Managers with generating event sales, building guest relationships, and coordinating all IPIC’s Banquet Events Orders (BEO’s).

    Responsibilities:

    Assist Event Sales Manager with defining the client’s vision and needs in order to generate positive results for all events.

    Coordinate with necessary departments (Culinary and Operations) and review the details of the Banquet Event Orders with the Event Sales Manager to ensure the event will be executed as the guest has agreed upon.

    Assist Event Sales Manager with obtaining all specifications and appropriate information concerning the event, including number attending, schedule of event, menu, etc. Collect deposits as required at least 14 days before the event.

    Actively assist Event Sales Manager with seeking new clients and maintain working relationships.

    Assist with updating all local social media postings for upcoming events.

    Maintain the Event Sales Mangers organizational system to keep track of events.

    Keep accurate records of the deposit schedule and make the appropriate adjustment to ensure it balances weekly.

    Requirements & Qualifications:

    Pursing a Degree in Marketing or Business Administration; experience in event planning or conference management is preferred.

    At least 1-2 years in a similar position. Experience in the hospitality industry and/or sales background is preferred.

    Creative individual with a passion for event management and sales, hospitality and guest service skills.

    Maintains organization, ability to multitask, and deadline oriented.

    Strong written and verbal communication skills, self-confidence, and professional maturity.

    Solid judgment, decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills with guests.

    Confident while working independently during smaller events.

    Leadership Requirements:

    ​Delivering innovative hospitality and memorable experiences for our guests; brainstorming and communicating with guests and staff, to execute all their event’s desires, to exceed their expectations.

    Working closely with Guest service team to ensure that all potential clients are provided with the correct and adequate information when inquiring about an event when the Event Sales Manager is unavailable.

    Understand the site goals for financial, hospitality and people measures; meet or exceed sales goals on a monthly basis.

    Benefits:

    Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity.

    Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability insurance.

    Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts and Paid vacation.

    Discount Dining and Free Movie Tickets.

    Discounts through Life Mart and Tickets at Work.

    IPIC Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.