Job Vacancy: Restaurant Sales Manager

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Restaurant Sales Manager

Job description: Job Description:

Our Client, a reputable Hotel located in Lagos requires an Events Marketing and Sales Manager . He/She will oversee

developing activations and planning private events that will increase, revenue, develop and maintain

brand loyalty.

Job Responsibilities

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• Development of a yearlong party calendar leveraging on key holidays to achieve revenue goals (Halloween, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, Easter Sunday, Summer Parties etc).

• Develop the strategy for business development by identifying potential revenue opportunities to meet revenue goals.

• Leads and manages all day-to-day activities related to the sales function with a focus on building long-term.

• Develop and implement relevant promotions, and marketing strategies for the restaurant.

• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share it with internal teams.

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs for the restaurant.

• Ensure the customer experience is in line with brand standards and expectations.

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.

• Manage opportunity pipeline by collaborating with different stakeholders to drive opportunities to success.

• Develop and plan events that present key selling points, features, and benefits of the outlet while focusing on the customer needs and expectations.

• Generate leads through online and offline methods and already established network.

• Research and identify new companies or contacts and develop sales leads for the outlet.

• Develop relationships with and on-board corporate guests.

• Create corporate packages and modify according to corporate needs whilst maintaining brand standards.

• Network and manage relationships with key stakeholders across various platforms and industries, to boost business development activities.

• Lead initiatives end to end, working with cross-functional teams – Operations manager, social media, and operations team to optimize, execute and deliver successful events and activations.

• Continually promote the business and brand/services to ensure that the business is top-of- mind for customers and businesses.

• Ensuring chosen event themes are in line with brand standards.

• Prioritizing growth initiatives and developing strategic ways to seize these opportunities through events and branding/activation opportunities.

• Monitor, vet and approve all corporate communications including marketing materials that relate to events planned by the committee.

• Identifying key players on the nightlife and food scene and establishing relationships with them e.g., Celebrity chefs, influencers etc. to enhance event experiences.

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with key vendors and sponsors.

• Brokering sponsorship and partnership agreements with liquor brands for events or activations.

Job Requirement

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in sales or public relations or events, preferably in the hospitality or travel industries.

• 1-3 Years work experience in hospitality or travel.

• Top Negotiation Skills.

• Industry standard grooming with good hygiene.

• The Ability to SELL.

• Professional attire always.

• Understanding of how online food platforms work.

• Good network and community.

• A strong foodie and lifestyle enthusiast.

• Strong Product knowledge and nightlife enthusiast.

• Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

• Computer literacy.

• Strong numerical skills.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Resourceful and able to meet guest needs.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and multi-tasking skills.

• Strict attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or relevant field required.

• Positive Attitude.

• A Passion for Hospitality.

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:00:31 GMT

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