Wedding & Social Event Sales Manager

Zislis Group is growing!

We are looking for our next Wedding & Social Events Sales Manager

Turn Dreams Into Reality One Celebration at a Time

Are you someone who lights up a room listens deeply and loves creating magical moments Do you believe every love story deserves a stunning celebration and every milestone deserves a perfect venue If so we want YOU to join our team!

Compensation: $75-$80000/year D.O.E bonus 100% paid medical and dental benefits vision insurance available holiday pay sick pay opportunities for advancement 401K with match after qualifying period employee assistance program life Insurance free parking generous food and hotel room discounts employee referral program work by the ocean

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate new business through prospecting networking referrals community relationships partnerships and outreach.
• Manage incoming sales leads and consistently follow up to convert inquiries into booked business.
• Connect with couples families corporate clients event planners local businesses and organizations.
• Conduct property tours client meetings and sales presentations.
• Showcase our event offerings and help prospective clients envision their wedding celebration meeting or event.
• Prepare proposals contracts and sales correspondence.
• Sell weddings social events corporate events private events and guest room blocks.
• Negotiate and close business while maintaining established pricing and revenue goals.
• Identify upselling opportunities and maximize revenue while keeping the guest experience at the forefront.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses wedding professionals event planners organizations and community partners.
• Attend networking events bridal events industry functions and community events to generate new business.
• Maintain strong relationships with previous clients to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Maintain accurate lead sales activity client and follow-up information.
• Work closely with the Event Manager and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from the sales process into event planning and execution.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of hospitality sales experience preferably within a hotel resort event venue restaurant or similar hospitality environment.
• Experience selling weddings social events corporate events catering or group business.
• A proven ability to generate leads build relationships and close sales.
• A magnetic outgoing personality and confidence connecting with new people.
• Strong sales instincts and the motivation to actively seek out new business.
• Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• A self-motivated and proactive approach you dont simply wait for leads to come to you.
• Established relationships within the South Bay or greater Los Angeles hospitality wedding corporate or events community are a plus.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings weekends and holidays as business requires.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating exceptional experiences.

If youre ready to build relationships close sales and help people celebrate lifes biggest moments in the most beautiful way we want to meet you!

Zislis Group Inc. dba Zislis Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Zislis Group Inc. dba Zislis Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.