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Event Sales Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$73K/yr

Event Sales Manager-Chicago Winery The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that's bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine, or ...

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Tasting Room Server

Chicago, IL · On-site

$12.62/hr

Chicago Winery--Tasting Room Server The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that's bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine ...

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Director of Sales

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K/yr

Director of Sales-District Winery The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that's bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine, or ...

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Sous Chef

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$72K/yr

Brooklyn Winery-Sous Chef The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that's bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine, or letting ...

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Line Cook

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$17 - $21.25/hr

Brooklyn Winery--Line Cook Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues ...

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Bar Captain

Chicago, IL

$30/hr

Chicago Winery--Bar Captain Chicago Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues ...

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Bar Captain

Chicago, IL

$30/hr

Chicago Winery--Bar Captain Chicago Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues ...

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Wine Educator

Washington, DC · On-site

$20/hr

Wine Educator - District Winery District Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Event Captain

Washington, DC · On-site

$30/hr

District Winery--Event Captain District Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Event Bartender

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$27/hr

Brooklyn Winery--Event Bartender Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Event Bartender

Chicago, IL · On-site

Chicago Winery--Event Bartender Chicago Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Prep Cook

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$20/hr

Prep Cook - Brooklyn Winery Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Event Porter

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$15.25 - $19.25/hr

Brooklyn Winery--Event Porter Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Line Cook

Washington, DC · On-site

$26/hr

District Winery--Line Cook District Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues ...

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Dishwasher/Porter

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Brooklyn Winery-Dishwasher/Porter Brooklyn Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our ...

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Steward

Washington, DC · On-site

$21/hr

District Winery--Steward District Winery is a people-first organization. We are a boutique urban winery that prides ourselves in providing high touch hospitality experiences both for our colleagues ...

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Event Sales Manager

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Chicago, IL • On-site

$73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Event Sales Manager-Chicago Winery
The First Batch wineries create magic for our guests everyday, whether that's bringing a dream wedding to life, creating a new delicious food dish from our wine, or letting people discover a new passion on one of our winery tours. We do this while maintaining an approachable, warm, inclusive, down-to-earth attitude that reflects our passion to bring traditional winemaking into urban centers so people don't feel they have to travel to experience the magic of winemaking.
We are searching for team members who are committed to working as hospitality professionals. People who deeply care about creating a friendly, warm experience for our guests. People who live and breathe passion for food, wine and events. People that love to learn, share, and tell others about their stories and adventures.
Position Summary
First Batch Hospitality is seeking an extremely motivated Event Sales Manager to manage the sales and booking of events; including prospecting and networking, responding to inquiries, following up with potential clients, meeting clients, converting inquiries into sales, and promoting offers.
Core Responsibilities
Event Sales Execution:
  • Meet and exceed monthly individual financial sales targets and booking goals
  • Responsible for social and corporate event sales for the 1st and 2nd floor event spaces
  • Continuously create a unique venue experience in line with the First Batch brand
  • Work with Sales Team to ensure monthly sales goals are met and accurately track projections
  • Assist Director of Sales in the preparation and monitoring of sales, department and budgetary reports as and when required

Client Communication and Engagement:
  • Manage clients through the full sales process from lead generation and response, to post-event thank you notes, including but not limited to:
  • Responding to inquiries
  • Developing new sales prospects and conducting outside sales calls
  • Booking client walkthroughs and appointments
  • Building client relationships
  • Conducting on-site walk-through appointments
  • Creating custom proposals
  • Contract negotiations, closing & booking
  • Follow-up and client maintenance until client is introduced to their event manager
  • Collecting deposits and reviewing final BEO prior to invoicing
  • Work closely with the Events Team to ensure the successful execution of the client's vision
  • Attendance and participation at weekly or bi-weekly BEO meetings to provide input/direction to events team on event logistics and client information
  • Attend booked events and direct event staff on set-up and on logistics as needed
  • Attend local networking events, and maintaining an immersive presence in the industry, building strong, long-lasting relationships

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 3 years' sales experience in the restaurant or hospitality industry
  • Generating minimum of 2 million in annual sales revenues
  • Proficient in Tripleseat and G Suite
  • Ability to negotiate and close deals consistently

Essential Duties
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Frequent walking, standing, or moving between departments or venues as needed.
  • Ability to work flexible hours during events or company-wide programs, including occasional evenings or weekends
  • Ability to attend meetings in person and virtually, including navigating office or event spaces as needed
  • Ability to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer
  • Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach

Compensation
  • $70K - $80K annually plus comission
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Short Term Leave
  • Commuter Benefits

First Batch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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