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Event Sales Manager
Yardbird Las Vegas
Full Time
2 Years Experience
Coins Icon $50000 - $60000 / Year
Event Sales Manager
Yardbird Las Vegas

Description
Event Sales Manager – Yardbird
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving private dining and large party revenue through strategic sales, thoughtful planning, and flawless execution. This role is both creative and performance-driven; owning the full lifecycle of each event from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up.
Through proactive outreach, relationship-building, and a deep understanding of the Yardbird brand, the Event Sales Manager delivers memorable experiences that exceed guest expectations while maximizing revenue opportunities. This position partners closely with the General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing to ensure alignment with brand standards, operational excellence, and financial goals.

Key Attributes & Qualifications
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

  • Natural leader who embodies and champions Yardbird culture

  • Guest-first mindset with a passion for hospitality and experience-driven service

  • Strong sales acumen with confidence in negotiation and closing techniques

  • Relationship-builder with the ability to create lasting client partnerships

  • Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously

  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to precision and follow-through

  • Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals

  • Professional presence with the ability to represent the brand externally

  • Reliable transportation required

  • Bilingual preferred but not required


Core Responsibilities
  • Drive private dining and group sales through proactive outreach, networking, and inbound lead conversion

  • Respond to all inquiries (phone, email, web) within 24–48 hours with a strong sense of urgency

  • Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposal development, contract negotiation, and closing
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads and repeat clients

  • Prepare customized proposals, menus, floor plans, and event details tailored to each client

  • Create and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with accuracy and clarity for all departments

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with FOH and BOH teams to ensure seamless execution

  • Partner with the GM, Executive Chef, and Bar Manager to finalize food & beverage offerings

  • Coordinate staffing and operational needs aligned with event requirements

  • Oversee execution of on-site and off-site events, ensuring an exceptional guest experience

  • Manage all financial components including deposits, payments, and post-event reconciliation

  • Conduct timely follow-ups 3-5x, including thank-you notes and resolution of guest feedback

  • Represent Yardbird at local events, networking functions, and within the community

  • Act as liaison with corporate marketing to promote seasonal offerings, holidays, and special programs

  • Track, analyze, and report weekly sales performance; adjust strategies to achieve revenue targets

  • Support menu updates, collateral, and event-related materials as needed


Education & Experience
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in restaurant group sales, catering, or hospitality sales

  • Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong negotiation skills within established brand and pricing guidelines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel required)

  • Experience with Tripleseat is preferred


Compensation
Base salary: $50,000–$60,000
Plus commission structure and comprehensive benefits package


Event Sales Manager – Yardbird
The Event Sales Manager is responsible for driving private dining and large party revenue through strategic sales, thoughtful planning, and flawless execution. This role is both creative and performance-driven; owning the full lifecycle of each event from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up.
Through proactive outreach, relationship-building, and a deep understanding of the Yardbird brand, the Event Sales Manager delivers memorable experiences that exceed guest expectations while maximizing revenue opportunities. This position partners closely with the General Manager and Director of Sales & Marketing to ensure alignment with brand standards, operational excellence, and financial goals.

Key Attributes & Qualifications
  • Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

  • Natural leader who embodies and champions Yardbird culture

  • Guest-first mindset with a passion for hospitality and experience-driven service

  • Strong sales acumen with confidence in negotiation and closing techniques

  • Relationship-builder with the ability to create lasting client partnerships

  • Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously

  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to precision and follow-through

  • Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals

  • Professional presence with the ability to represent the brand externally

  • Reliable transportation required

  • Bilingual preferred but not required


Core Responsibilities
  • Drive private dining and group sales through proactive outreach, networking, and inbound lead conversion

  • Respond to all inquiries (phone, email, web) within 24–48 hours with a strong sense of urgency

  • Own the full sales cycle: prospecting, proposal development, contract negotiation, and closing
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads and repeat clients

  • Prepare customized proposals, menus, floor plans, and event details tailored to each client

  • Create and manage Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with accuracy and clarity for all departments

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with FOH and BOH teams to ensure seamless execution

  • Partner with the GM, Executive Chef, and Bar Manager to finalize food & beverage offerings

  • Coordinate staffing and operational needs aligned with event requirements

  • Oversee execution of on-site and off-site events, ensuring an exceptional guest experience

  • Manage all financial components including deposits, payments, and post-event reconciliation

  • Conduct timely follow-ups 3-5x, including thank-you notes and resolution of guest feedback

  • Represent Yardbird at local events, networking functions, and within the community

  • Act as liaison with corporate marketing to promote seasonal offerings, holidays, and special programs

  • Track, analyze, and report weekly sales performance; adjust strategies to achieve revenue targets

  • Support menu updates, collateral, and event-related materials as needed


Education & Experience
  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in restaurant group sales, catering, or hospitality sales

  • Proven success in meeting or exceeding sales goals in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong negotiation skills within established brand and pricing guidelines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel required)

  • Experience with Tripleseat is preferred


Compensation
Base salary: $50,000–$60,000
Plus commission structure and comprehensive benefits package


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