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Job Description: 1. Job Title Birthday Party Sales & Event Manager Client: Funtastic Depot 2. Client Overview Funtastic Depot is an indoor family entertainment center in Orlando, Florida, specializing in birthday parties, private events, inflatable attractions, ninja courses, climbing attractions, arcade experiences, and live family entertainment. The venue is designed to provide memorable experiences for children and families through high-energy events and customized party packages. Birthday parties are a significant part of the business, with multiple party packages and event experiences designed to create a fun, hassle-free experience for families. 3. Similar Job Titles Event Sales Manager Birthday Party Coordinator Event Coordinator Party Sales Manager Event & Sales Coordinator Hospitality Event Manager Venue Event Manager Guest Experience Manager Family Entertainment Center Manager Birthday Party Manager Special Events Coordinator Event Operations Manager 4. Location Primary Location 6828 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 Nearby Areas (Within Approximately 45 Minutes) Orlando Lake Nona Kissimmee St. Cloud Winter Park Maitland Conway Belle Isle Hunter's Creek Celebration Ocoee Clermont Oviedo Apopka Sanford Altamonte Springs Casselberry Winter Garden Recommended Target Employers Chuck E. Cheese Dave & Buster's Main Event Urban Air Adventure Park Sky Zone Disney Parks & Resorts Universal Orlando Resort Topgolf Andretti Indoor Karting Fun Spot America 5. Salary Compensation $29,000 - $30,000 per year Approximate hourly equivalent: $13.95/hr - $14.42/hr Schedule Must be available on weekends Flexibility for high-volume event days Event-driven schedule 6. Required Experience Preferred Experience In Sales Event Planning Hospitality Entertainment Venues Guest Services Customer Service Leadership Experience Supervising staff Coaching teams Managing event hosts Coordinating event operations Industry Backgrounds Ideal candidates may come from: Family Entertainment Centers Children's Activity Centers Restaurants Hotels Event Venues Amusement Centers Recreation Facilities 7. Requirements (Must-Haves) Sales Skills Lead follow-up Booking conversions Upselling packages and add-ons Customer consultations Event Management Event scheduling Party coordination Multi-event management Guest communication Customer Service Guest satisfaction focus Problem-solving abilities Conflict resolution Professional communication Leadership Ability to supervise party hosts Team coordination Event oversight Language Requirements ✅ English Required ✅ Spanish Required Availability Requirements ✅ Weekend availability ✅ Ability to work during peak event periods ✅ Flexible schedule Organizational Skills ✅ Strong multitasking abilities ✅ Attention to detail ✅ Event calendar management ✅ Time management 8. Nice-to-Haves Portuguese language proficiency Event sales experience Hospitality management experience Family entertainment experience Theme park experience CRM/software experience Children's event planning experience Revenue tracking experience Team leadership experience 9. Benefits Benefits were not specified by the client. Position Perks ✅ Fun, family-focused environment ✅ Opportunity to lead events and sales efforts ✅ Guest-facing role with direct impact on customer experiences ✅ Fast-paced and energetic atmosphere ✅ Leadership experience ✅ Career growth opportunities in hospitality and events 10. Boolean Search Full Boolean Search Plain Text 1 ("Birthday Party Manager" OR 2 "Birthday Party Coordinator" OR 3 "Party Sales Manager" OR 4 "Event Sales Manager" OR 5 "Event Coordinator" OR 6 "Guest Experience Manager" OR 7 "Event Manager" OR 8 "Hospitality Manager") 9 10 AND 11 12 (Sales OR Hospitality OR 13 Events OR Entertainment OR 14 "Customer Service") 15 16 AND 17 18 (Spanish OR Bilingual) 19 20 AND 21 22 (Orlando OR Kissimmee OR 23 "Lake Nona" OR Conway OR 24 "Winter Park" OR Maitland OR 25 Celebration OR Ocoee OR 26 Oviedo OR Apopka OR Sanford) 27 Show more lines LinkedIn Recruiter Boolean Plain Text 1 ("Event Coordinator" OR 2 "Birthday Party Coordinator" OR 3 "Event Sales Manager" OR 4 "Party Coordinator" OR 5 "Hospitality Manager") 6 7 AND 8 9 (Sales OR Events OR Hospitality) 10 11 AND 12 13 (Spanish) 14 15 AND 16 17 (Orlando OR Florida) Show more lines 11. Interview Questions 1. "Tell me about your experience working in events, hospitality, or customer-facing roles. What part of that work do you enjoy the most?" 2. "This role involves turning party inquiries into confirmed bookings. Can you share an example of a time you successfully helped a customer make a buying decision?" 3. "How do you stay organized when managing several parties or events at the same time?" 4. "Have you ever supervised staff or coordinated a team during a busy event? What was your approach?" 5. "Can you tell me about a time when a customer wasn't fully satisfied and what you did to turn the experience around?" 6. "This position requires recommending upgraded party packages and add-ons. How comfortable are you with upselling while maintaining a positive customer relationship?" 7. "What interests you about working at Funtastic Depot specifically, and how do you think your personality fits a family entertainment environment?" Recruiter Snapshot Ideal Candidate ✅ Bilingual English/Spanish ✅ Experience in Hospitality, Events, Sales, or Customer Service ✅ Strong phone and in-person communication skills ✅ Experience booking appointments, parties, or events ✅ Comfortable upselling packages and add-ons ✅ Organized and able to manage multiple events ✅ Experience leading or supervising staff preferred ✅ Available to work weekends ✅ Positive, energetic, customer-focused personality Strong Target Backgrounds Birthday Party Coordinators Event Coordinators Restaurant Shift Leaders Front Desk Supervisors Guest Experience Associates Hotel Event Coordinators Family Entertainment Center Staff Theme Park Guest Service Representatives Children's Activity Center Managers Quick Facts Client: Funtastic Depot Position: Birthday Party Sales & Event Manager Location: Orlando, FL (32822) Compensation: $29,000 - $30,000 annually Languages: English & Spanish Required Portuguese: Strong Plus Industry: Family Entertainment / Hospitality Schedule: Weekend Availability Required Focus: Sales, Party Bookings, Event Coordination, Guest Satisfaction Experience: Sales, Hospitality, Customer Service, or Event Planning Preferred