Renault Winery Resort
WEDDING AND EVENT SALES MANAGER
Renault Winery Resort, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, us, 08215
RENAULT WINERY RESORT is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
Benefits:
At VIVMEE Hospitality we believe our teammates are the most important investment we can ever make. Benefits of this role include: career advancement opportunities, a positive/growth mindset work culture, free golf, health benefits, 401K, company purchased life-insurance, discounts on VIVMEE resort stays, merchandise, and meals. MOST IMPORTANTLY, we offer a community of teammates just like you. We seek to only attract: positive, driven, and caring teammates who already live by their own code of standards in alignment with our VIVMEE Virtues. We believe this positive culture is the greatest benefit our team can offer to new teammates. You will be welcomed here!
Summary of the Role and Responsibilities:
The Wedding & Event Sales Manager is a pivotal role that will be responsible for delivering the quality, exceptional service, and profitability of Renault Winery Resort's premium catering business. The Sales Manager will be relied upon to model our core values and teach the VIVMEE Virtues of Joy, Humility, and Ministry. This role will have a prominent role within Renault and will have opportunities to participate in training at other VIVMEE properties as required. The role of the Wedding and Events Sales Manager is to facilitate sales of weddings and events for Renault Winery, while maximizing opportunities for additional events during a wedding weekend. Responsible for coordinating all wedding sales and related business by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Promote and portray the VIVMEE Values.Prospect, schedule and follow through with appointments for our guests to view our facilities and give an overview of our packages and Resort options.Determine and confirm availability of event space, lodging, and food and beverage needs.Sell room blocks with wedding salesCreate proposals based on needs, interests and expectations of the wedding couple encompassing all facets of the resort.Close sales and all aspects of sales management.Write multi-layered contracts and agreements covering all aspects of a wedding/wedding weekend.Attend regional bridal shows.Collect payment from guestsCoordinate all details leading up to and including the day of the event with the catering team.Prepare Event Orders for distribution. Communicate and confirm any event changes with the appropriate staff.Complete Event Orders with guaranteed counts, settle any financial debts or credits. Mail thank you letters along with a guest questionnaire.Look out for the safety of our staff and guests.Ensure that our guests enjoy their stay with us.Must be very flexible with your schedule weekend availability is requiredWorks closely with our Banquet leader and his/her coordinators.Works as a strong team with other Sales Managers to ensure no double ballroom bookings.Participate in weekly Group Impact Meetings and BEO Meetings, addressing issues and concerns for stakeholder groups relative to the wedding segment.Daily use of Catering and CRM software to book event space and create BEO's.Answer questions from guests via email, including but not limited to, vendor recommendations, hotel room blocks, onsite amenities, etc.Build rapport and establish trust with clients and guests; ensure clients and guests feel welcome and are given prompt, friendly, and courteous service.Follow up with any guest complaints and ensure full resolution.Solicit and review client, guest and manager feedback.Stay current on all event trends to remain competitive within the event industry and ensure continuous improvement.Ensure events are executed at the highest standards set by protocol with the catering team.Ensure that safety and security procedures are followed.Works as a strong team with the Catering department to ensure a smooth transition and planning process for all guests booking at Renault.Assist with training and mentoring team members when necessary.Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs).Develop vendor relationships, attend networking meetings and plan bridal eventsJob Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred and a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/management role within the hospitality industryMust have a minimum 3 years in progressive leadership roles within the hospitality industry, in lieu of degreeDemonstrated success in creating creative and practical solutions to increase employee productivity and maximize profitabilityAn exceptional "eye" for detail of event execution, hospitality culture, venue conditions and required human capital skill setsPossess the ability to interpret financial and operating reports and plan/ budget with financial staffAn effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills for client, employee, vendor interactionsOutstanding organizational skillsA collaborator with leadership teams to optimize client experience, productivity, and financial resultsRelationship managementStrong work ethic.Good interpersonal skills.Meticulous attention to detail.Self Starter
About Renault: Renault Winery Resort is a National Treasure with a history and reputation that extends across America and reaches back in time to its 1864 founding. Renault is the prototype of all current and future VIVMEE Resorts. Renault offers numerous ways for guests to experience connection. We have curated culinary experiences, wine tasting events, luxurious guest rooms, hands on workshops, music events, festivals, golf, and connection with nature. Our Catering & Events are central to our entire business operation. We especially cherish the trust that guests and families invest in us to deliver on their holistic event experience.
Disclaimer
"This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments)."
Renault Winery Resort & Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Renault may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Benefits:
At VIVMEE Hospitality we believe our teammates are the most important investment we can ever make. Benefits of this role include: career advancement opportunities, a positive/growth mindset work culture, free golf, health benefits, 401K, company purchased life-insurance, discounts on VIVMEE resort stays, merchandise, and meals. MOST IMPORTANTLY, we offer a community of teammates just like you. We seek to only attract: positive, driven, and caring teammates who already live by their own code of standards in alignment with our VIVMEE Virtues. We believe this positive culture is the greatest benefit our team can offer to new teammates. You will be welcomed here!
Summary of the Role and Responsibilities:
The Wedding & Event Sales Manager is a pivotal role that will be responsible for delivering the quality, exceptional service, and profitability of Renault Winery Resort's premium catering business. The Sales Manager will be relied upon to model our core values and teach the VIVMEE Virtues of Joy, Humility, and Ministry. This role will have a prominent role within Renault and will have opportunities to participate in training at other VIVMEE properties as required. The role of the Wedding and Events Sales Manager is to facilitate sales of weddings and events for Renault Winery, while maximizing opportunities for additional events during a wedding weekend. Responsible for coordinating all wedding sales and related business by performing the following duties:
Responsibilities:
Promote and portray the VIVMEE Values.Prospect, schedule and follow through with appointments for our guests to view our facilities and give an overview of our packages and Resort options.Determine and confirm availability of event space, lodging, and food and beverage needs.Sell room blocks with wedding salesCreate proposals based on needs, interests and expectations of the wedding couple encompassing all facets of the resort.Close sales and all aspects of sales management.Write multi-layered contracts and agreements covering all aspects of a wedding/wedding weekend.Attend regional bridal shows.Collect payment from guestsCoordinate all details leading up to and including the day of the event with the catering team.Prepare Event Orders for distribution. Communicate and confirm any event changes with the appropriate staff.Complete Event Orders with guaranteed counts, settle any financial debts or credits. Mail thank you letters along with a guest questionnaire.Look out for the safety of our staff and guests.Ensure that our guests enjoy their stay with us.Must be very flexible with your schedule weekend availability is requiredWorks closely with our Banquet leader and his/her coordinators.Works as a strong team with other Sales Managers to ensure no double ballroom bookings.Participate in weekly Group Impact Meetings and BEO Meetings, addressing issues and concerns for stakeholder groups relative to the wedding segment.Daily use of Catering and CRM software to book event space and create BEO's.Answer questions from guests via email, including but not limited to, vendor recommendations, hotel room blocks, onsite amenities, etc.Build rapport and establish trust with clients and guests; ensure clients and guests feel welcome and are given prompt, friendly, and courteous service.Follow up with any guest complaints and ensure full resolution.Solicit and review client, guest and manager feedback.Stay current on all event trends to remain competitive within the event industry and ensure continuous improvement.Ensure events are executed at the highest standards set by protocol with the catering team.Ensure that safety and security procedures are followed.Works as a strong team with the Catering department to ensure a smooth transition and planning process for all guests booking at Renault.Assist with training and mentoring team members when necessary.Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs).Develop vendor relationships, attend networking meetings and plan bridal eventsJob Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred and a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/management role within the hospitality industryMust have a minimum 3 years in progressive leadership roles within the hospitality industry, in lieu of degreeDemonstrated success in creating creative and practical solutions to increase employee productivity and maximize profitabilityAn exceptional "eye" for detail of event execution, hospitality culture, venue conditions and required human capital skill setsPossess the ability to interpret financial and operating reports and plan/ budget with financial staffAn effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills for client, employee, vendor interactionsOutstanding organizational skillsA collaborator with leadership teams to optimize client experience, productivity, and financial resultsRelationship managementStrong work ethic.Good interpersonal skills.Meticulous attention to detail.Self Starter
About Renault: Renault Winery Resort is a National Treasure with a history and reputation that extends across America and reaches back in time to its 1864 founding. Renault is the prototype of all current and future VIVMEE Resorts. Renault offers numerous ways for guests to experience connection. We have curated culinary experiences, wine tasting events, luxurious guest rooms, hands on workshops, music events, festivals, golf, and connection with nature. Our Catering & Events are central to our entire business operation. We especially cherish the trust that guests and families invest in us to deliver on their holistic event experience.
Disclaimer
"This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments)."
Renault Winery Resort & Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Renault may provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.