Event Manager
Drive Shack

Raleigh, North Carolina

Posted in Hospitality and Catering


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Job Info


Overview
ABOUT DRIVE SHACK INC
Drive Shack Inc. is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses focused on bringing people together through competitive socializing. Today, our portfolio consists of American Golf, Drive Shack and Puttery.

ABOUT DRIVE SHACK
Drive Shack offers a fresh alternative to the day and nightlife scenes with more than just a place to go, but a place to be yourself and enjoy yourself. We pride ourselves on creating an experience our guests can enjoy from the moment they enter to the time they leave. With competitive, social entertainment through golf-related leisure and large-format entertainment venues, we welcome you to enjoy gaming and premier golf technology with a chef-inspired menu, craft cocktails and engaging social events throughout the year. Drive Shack currently operates four venues in: Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. To learn more or plan your visit, please visit driveshack.com.

Responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for booking and coordinating events at Drive Shack by prospecting for new corporate and social event opportunities and converting incoming leads to booked events.

Responsibilities

  • Sell and coordinate events from booking to communicating details to the venue's management teams, ensuring each client has a unique and memorable event
  • Prepare sales reports to present to Drive Shack Inc. Corporate Office (weekly, monthly, and quarterly)
  • Proactively prospect and introduce new event business opportunities
  • Work directly with various members of the Operations Team and National Sales Diretors on areas of opportunity to further enhance the guest experience and profitability
  • Generate and support programs to drive a culture of high performance, innovation, and fun
  • Responsible for knowing assigned local markets for both corporate and social event opportunities
  • Maximize revenues through upselling techniques
  • Perform other duties as requested by management
  • Maximize revenues through upselling techniques
  • Accomplish department and organization mission by completing related results as needed
  • Ensure that guests receive immediate, friendly, and personalized service
  • Establish rapport with Drive Shack guests and promote prompt, courteous, efficient guest services
  • Represent Drive Shack by joining and participating in local community organizations
  • Attend networking events, trade shows and expos at least once a month
  • Always maintain a safe working environment for you and your employees, understand and enforce safe work practices in a fair and consistent fashion.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills
  • Minimum three (3) years event sales
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with managing inventory and cost control is required
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Must be able to use relevant computer applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; restaurant specific software including point-of-sale registers and business metric applications)
Education
  • High school or equivalent education required
  • Culinary/Hospitality Management Degree or Apprenticeship Program preferred
Drive Shack is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. Additionally, Drive Shack takes action to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.


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