SENIOR SALES MANAGER @ NEWPORT RESTAURANT GROUP

Newport Restaurant Group is looking for a Senior Sales Manager to join the team.

About the Position: In the Senior Sales Manager role, you will oversee the sales efforts of Private Events Sales activities with strong focus on strategic direction, business development, and administrative management and leadership. This position will be responsible for private dining revenues at The Mooring, 22 Bowen's, and The Boat House.

About You: You are independent and able to prioritize tasks. You work well under pressure and have a high degree of attention to detail.

Essential Duties:

Generates private dining sales within designated market segments

Works closely with Culinary and Operations Management team to optimize dining space for top line revenue

Is responsible for the development and solicitation of business from all markets to ensure the necessary advance bookings needed for a successful and profitable operation

Creates and oversees prospecting strategies, conducts outside sales calls, sales blitzes, and other related activities targeted at growing revenue in private dining

Attends all major trade and hospitality functions to promote sales and image for the properties

Establishes and oversees an annual prospecting program for the salesforce, reports on progress, and establishes success metrics.

Attends all VIP Private Dining functions

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university

Four years of experience in an event sales management role

Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Must be highly analytical, with tremendous problem-solving abilities

Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive compensation - $70,000 - $75,000 / year PLUS commission!

Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off

Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option

HRA

Ability Assist (EAP)

Life/Disability Insurance

Short term disability (MA only)

Great 401k match

Employee Ownership Opportunities

35% discount when dining in our locations

Perk spot options

Fully paid BJ’s membership

Manager’s Dining Card

About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.

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