Banquet Sales - Pompton Plains, NJ

Job summary

As a banquet sales representative, you will be responsible for selling event spaces to clients, negotiating prices, and ensuring a successful celebration. You will work 9am-5pm, 5 days a week, with Saturdays and Sundays being the busiest days. You will have two week days off based on the rest of the office's schedule.

Responsibilities

• Accept cold calls and give helpful information on date availability, pricing, and package information to determine client's event fit for the venue
• Follow up with all leads proactively to procure new business
• Close sales and secure new bookings with all kinds of clientele
• Become proficient in negotiation and understand where to hold firm on price
• Share general venue history and information with prospective clients during tour appointments
• Proactively anticipate clients needs and asks as they arise, helping guide the event to ensure a successful celebration
• Process payments through contract system and make any necessary contract updates and adjustments as they come in
• Maintains professional appearance standards in line with The Legacy Castle venue and clientele
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and what flexibility is available with adjustments, modifications, dietary requests, etc.
• Willingness to jump in and help wherever it's needed on busy days

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