Event Sales Representative

The Lodge At Painted Rock resort is seeking a dynamic, motivated Event Sales Manager to join our Sales team, the Lodge At Painted Rock resort address is: 2908 Pearl Harbor Dr, Lake Isabella, CA 93240, the sales office is located at Irvine city in Orange County.
A seamless merger of historic retrofit and new construction, The Lodge at Painted Rock is an exclusive, western-style, executive retreat, conference center and wedding venue located in the southern foothills of California’s scenic Sierra Nevada, a 2 ½ hour drive from Los Angeles.
The Lodge is located along the lower Kern River on a rugged, oak-clustered mountain 45 minutes from Bakersfield.
The property is in the historic Keyesville gold mining area and consists of 70 acres surrounded by pristine Federal land.
Lodge at Painted Rock is also a certified National native american museum, with 1200 year-old painted rock.
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for generating revenues within the markets assigned for restaurant and event space catering sales as well as meeting or exceeding established quarterly revenue and solicitation goals.
This key role will constantly work with the hotel and restaurant/culinary management teams to create compelling menus, brainstorm maximization of event space, coordinate timing of events and relay all necessary information and changes to maximize event profitability and ensure that our clients receive a second-to-none experience.
Due to the nature of the catering and event business, after hours/weekends may be required depending on client needs.
Responsibilities * Account prospecting, solicitation, and development via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, correspondence, email and other means of communication.
* Pre-event coordination with Operations teams, and collaboration in servicing events as needed.
* Conduct event and meeting space site inspections, entertain both in house and off property, and maintain relationships thorough follow up methods.
* Proactively establish preferred partnerships with outside vendors to create benchmark standards, consistency in service and competitive pricing * Prepare and present proposals and contracts both written and verbal in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant and professional manner.
* Responsible along with the hotel to establish and maintain service standards.
* Develop and work from a quarterly action plan that encompasses Account Management, New Business Development and departmental profitability.
* *Represent properties at trade shows, civic/business functions, industry-related associations, and other relevant events as needed and directed.
* * Complete other relevant tasks as assigned by Director of Sales & Marketing and Director of Event Sales.
Qualifications * Needs to have a minimum of two years’ experience in Sales/Events as well as experience in Food & Beverage Operations.
* Excellent selling and negotiating skills with strong market and account knowledge * Creative and innovative, as well as proactive and customer-oriented * Strong organizational skills * Excellent time management * Excellent communication skills both written and oral * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, event management software and customer management platform Company Overview The Lodge At Painted Rock is made up of a diverse group of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality.
Our philosophy is simple: There is a right way to do things and anything less just isn’t proper.
We are seeking out the “best of the best” from inside and outside of the industry to work alongside us as we grow a new kind of lifestyle Hospitality Company inspired by a centuries-old tradition.
The work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding above all.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other federal/state protected category.
The Lodge At Painted Rock will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $75,000.
00 - $160,000.
00 per year Expected hours: 30 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule Compensation package: * Bonus opportunities * Commission pay * Performance bonus * Profit sharing * Quarterly bonus * Uncapped commission Schedule: * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Travel requirement: * Travel Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake Isabella, CA 93240