Event Sales Manager @ RedWater Events

Event Sales Manager @ Stonewater Country Club & Thornapple Pointe Golf Club

The position will be to help manage the Event Sales for RedWater Events. The sales manager must have a flexible work schedule working on average of 45 hours per week. The schedule could vary on a weekly basis based on the needs of our clients. 

This position will include the following responsibilities as well as those assigned as needed:

• Meet to tour and sell clients interested in hosting events within our company
• Book events by completing contracts, menu planning and floor plans
• Communicate menus and details with Chefs and banquet managers on a weekly basis
• Assure final counts prior to events
• Close out all events with the financial team and follow up with client on satisfaction
• Participate in bridal tastings or other events pertaining to banquet sales
• Attend key events which will lead to some evening and weekends
• Knowledge of local marketing competitors to ensure venues are appropriately priced
• Identifying potential new clients and markets to maximize sales
• Review of menu offerings with Chefs and Sales team to discuss improved menu offerings
• Cross sell all properties when the opportunity occurs Watermark, Thousand Oaks, Sunnybrook, StoneWater and Thornapple Pointe).  Also promoting the Lakeshore locations (Boatwerks, Macatawa Golf Club, Muskegon Country Club and The Ravines) when necessary.

Qualifications: Education High school or equivalent education required. Candidates with a degree in business, hospitality, or communications are preferred.

Experience: A minimum of 1 year of Event Planning experience is required. Candidates who have a strong banquet service background are preferred.