Job Description

Glowbal Restaurant Group has become one of the most successful restaurant companies in Vancouver. Our eight brands include Glowbal, Coast, Italian Kitchen, Trattoria by Italian Kitchen, Black+Blue (Vancouver & Toronto), The Roof, Five Sails and Riley's Fish & Steak. Immersing guests in an experience that is fresh and vibrant, with engaging service, impressive wine, and cocktail lists, and some of the most inventive, celebrated cuisine, it is no wonder our restaurants are exactly where everyone wants to be.

We are proud to offer our 1000+ staff competitive wages, hands-on training, extended health benefits, annual performance reviews, and referral programs. We also support internal growth and development with our job transfer policy and performance-based opportunities for cross training in different cuisines and restaurant concepts. Dining discounts across our brands are a definite perk!

We are currently seeking a

RESTAURANT EVENT SALES MANAGER

to join our dynamic team at

BLACK+BLUE RESTAURANT

. Inspired by the classic steakhouses of Chicago, Black+Blue re-imagines the concept for a new generation. A massive dining room built around a custom-built meat locker, filled with the most exotic and precious cuts, it's the sexiest room and hottest vibe in the city. A three-storey temple dedicated to creating amazing experiences, expressly designed for the people who make Vancouver an amazing place to be.

HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, hotel/restaurant management

3+ years of experience in a sales (preferably hotel, restaurant, or catering operation)

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet searches

Working knowledge of Sevenrooms and Tripleseat an asset

Self-driven by sales targets

Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills

Strong food, wine, and hospitality knowledge

Working knowledge of sales forecasting and financial reporting

Exceptional attention to detail, time management and organizational skills

Proactive and skilled in the "art of cold calling"

Demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service

Strong knowledge of and an extensive contact list within the community

As an

EVENT

SALES MANAGER

, you could get a chance to play an important role on the Sales & Marketing Team to:

Execute team strategies to cultivate new business by developing targeted sales contacts

Generate new business relationships and proficiency at leveraging existing network in Vancouver

Develop and improve sales with existing business with timely proposal development, contract & menu negotiations, event supervision, assessing feedback & promote re-bookings

Proactively sell and service both national and local accounts

Complete financial assessments for profitability analysis of menus and packages

Ensure receivables are aligned to policy and ensure deposit collection

Lead or participate in site tours, site selections, sales meetings, outside sales functions, sales blitzes, community involvement groups and various functions

Contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports

TO WORK FOR US:

You MUST have a valid proof of Social Insurance Number and be legal to work in Canada with proof as a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Residence or Valid Work Permit.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

We genuinely appreciate your interest in becoming a part of our dynamic team. Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance Vision care
Application question(s):

Please provide personal email address in case we can't contact you via Indeed
Experience:

Event Sales: 4 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person