Sales Manager
Ferndale, Michigan
About Us
The SEVEN is Metro-Detroit’s's premier destination for exquisite events. We specialize in hosting upscale weddings, sophisticated corporate gatherings, and memorable social celebrations. Our commitment to unparalleled service, combined with our elegant spaces, creates truly exceptional experiences for our clients.
About Us
The SEVEN is Metro-Detroit’s's premier destination for exquisite events. We specialize in hosting upscale weddings, sophisticated corporate gatherings, and memorable social celebrations. Our commitment to unparalleled service, combined with our elegant spaces, creates truly exceptional experiences for our clients.
About Us
The SEVEN is Metro-Detroit’s's premier destination for exquisite events. We specialize in hosting upscale weddings, sophisticated corporate gatherings, and memorable social celebrations. Our commitment to unparalleled service, combined with our elegant spaces, creates truly exceptional experiences for our clients.
About Us
The SEVEN is Metro-Detroit’s's premier destination for exquisite events. We specialize in hosting upscale weddings, sophisticated corporate gatherings, and memorable social celebrations. Our commitment to unparalleled service, combined with our elegant spaces, creates truly exceptional experiences for our clients.
Position Summary
As a Sales Manager at The SEVEN, you'll be a key driver of our success, responsible for generating new business and nurturing client relationships to meet and exceed sales goals. You'll manage the sales cycle from inquiry to close, ensuring a seamless and elevated experience for every client interested in hosting their event with us. This role requires a proactive, polished, and results-oriented professional with a passion for luxury events and exceptional customer service.
Position Summary
As a Sales Manager at The SEVEN, you'll be a key driver of our success, responsible for generating new business and nurturing client relationships to meet and exceed sales goals. You'll manage the sales cycle from inquiry to close, ensuring a seamless and elevated experience for every client interested in hosting their event with us. This role requires a proactive, polished, and results-oriented professional with a passion for luxury events and exceptional customer service.
Position Summary
As a Sales Manager at The SEVEN, you'll be a key driver of our success, responsible for generating new business and nurturing client relationships to meet and exceed sales goals. You'll manage the sales cycle from inquiry to close, ensuring a seamless and elevated experience for every client interested in hosting their event with us. This role requires a proactive, polished, and results-oriented professional with a passion for luxury events and exceptional customer service.
Position Summary
As a Sales Manager at The SEVEN, you'll be a key driver of our success, responsible for generating new business and nurturing client relationships to meet and exceed sales goals. You'll manage the sales cycle from inquiry to close, ensuring a seamless and elevated experience for every client interested in hosting their event with us. This role requires a proactive, polished, and results-oriented professional with a passion for luxury events and exceptional customer service.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Sales Generation:
Sales Generation:
Sales Generation:
Sales Generation:
Client Relationship Management:
Client Relationship Management:
Client Relationship Management:
Client Relationship Management:
Market & Industry Knowledge:
Stay informed about current market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices in the upscale event sector.
Participate in local industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the venue and generate leads.
Contribute to the development of effective sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
Market & Industry Knowledge:
Stay informed about current market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices in the upscale event sector.
Participate in local industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the venue and generate leads.
Contribute to the development of effective sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
Market & Industry Knowledge:
Stay informed about current market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices in the upscale event sector.
Participate in local industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the venue and generate leads.
Contribute to the development of effective sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
Market & Industry Knowledge:
Stay informed about current market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices in the upscale event sector.
Participate in local industry events, trade shows, and networking functions to promote the venue and generate leads.
Contribute to the development of effective sales strategies and marketing initiatives.
Administrative & Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, sales activities, and pipeline status using our CRM system ([mention CRM, e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]).
Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses
Ensure all sales documentation, including contracts and payment schedules, are meticulously handled and adhered to.
Administrative & Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, sales activities, and pipeline status using our CRM system ([mention CRM, e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]).
Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses
Ensure all sales documentation, including contracts and payment schedules, are meticulously handled and adhered to.
Administrative & Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, sales activities, and pipeline status using our CRM system ([mention CRM, e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]).
Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses
Ensure all sales documentation, including contracts and payment schedules, are meticulously handled and adhered to.
Administrative & Reporting:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information, sales activities, and pipeline status using our CRM system ([mention CRM, e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]).
Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses
Ensure all sales documentation, including contracts and payment schedules, are meticulously handled and adhered to.
Collaboration:
Work closely with the operations, culinary, and event planning teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution and a consistently high level of client satisfaction.
Communicate client requirements and event details clearly and accurately to internal departments.
Participate in internal meetings to discuss upcoming events, client needs, and operational logistics.
Collaboration:
Work closely with the operations, culinary, and event planning teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution and a consistently high level of client satisfaction.
Communicate client requirements and event details clearly and accurately to internal departments.
Participate in internal meetings to discuss upcoming events, client needs, and operational logistics.
Collaboration:
Work closely with the operations, culinary, and event planning teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution and a consistently high level of client satisfaction.
Communicate client requirements and event details clearly and accurately to internal departments.
Participate in internal meetings to discuss upcoming events, client needs, and operational logistics.
Collaboration:
Work closely with the operations, culinary, and event planning teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to execution and a consistently high level of client satisfaction.
Communicate client requirements and event details clearly and accurately to internal departments.
Participate in internal meetings to discuss upcoming events, client needs, and operational logistics.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive sales experience in an upscale hotel, event venue, catering company, or similar luxury hospitality environment.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive sales experience in an upscale hotel, event venue, catering company, or similar luxury hospitality environment.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive sales experience in an upscale hotel, event venue, catering company, or similar luxury hospitality environment.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive sales experience in an upscale hotel, event venue, catering company, or similar luxury hospitality environment.
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
Strong understanding of the event planning process and venue operations.
Strong understanding of the event planning process and venue operations.
Strong understanding of the event planning process and venue operations.
Strong understanding of the event planning process and venue operations.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in CRM software ([e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Proficiency in CRM software ([e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Proficiency in CRM software ([e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Proficiency in CRM software ([e.g., Tripleseat, Caterease, Salesforce]) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
Professional demeanor with an ability to interact effectively with a diverse clientele.
Professional demeanor with an ability to interact effectively with a diverse clientele.
Professional demeanor with an ability to interact effectively with a diverse clientele.
Professional demeanor with an ability to interact effectively with a diverse clientele.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules and client needs.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules and client needs.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules and client needs.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules and client needs.
A true passion for the events industry and delivering memorable experiences.
A true passion for the events industry and delivering memorable experiences.
A true passion for the events industry and delivering memorable experiences.
A true passion for the events industry and delivering memorable experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Established network within the Detroit metropolitan area event planning and corporate community.
Established network within the Detroit metropolitan area event planning and corporate community.
Established network within the Detroit metropolitan area event planning and corporate community.
Established network within the Detroit metropolitan area event planning and corporate community.
Experience with both social (weddings, galas) and corporate events.
Experience with both social (weddings, galas) and corporate events.
Experience with both social (weddings, galas) and corporate events.
Experience with both social (weddings, galas) and corporate events.
Our promise to you:
Our promise to you:
Clear Goals and Expectations:
Specific, Achievable Targets: Clearly defined (e.g., number of events booked, revenue generated, average event value). Agreement on how those targets contribute to the venue's overall success.
Defined Responsibilities: A clear job description outlining duties, reporting structure, and areas of ownership.
Performance Metrics: Agreement on how performance will be measured.
Clear Goals and Expectations:
Specific, Achievable Targets: Clearly defined (e.g., number of events booked, revenue generated, average event value). Agreement on how those targets contribute to the venue's overall success.
Defined Responsibilities: A clear job description outlining duties, reporting structure, and areas of ownership.
Performance Metrics: Agreement on how performance will be measured.
Clear Goals and Expectations:
Specific, Achievable Targets: Clearly defined (e.g., number of events booked, revenue generated, average event value). Agreement on how those targets contribute to the venue's overall success.
Defined Responsibilities: A clear job description outlining duties, reporting structure, and areas of ownership.
Performance Metrics: Agreement on how performance will be measured.
Clear Goals and Expectations:
Specific, Achievable Targets: Clearly defined (e.g., number of events booked, revenue generated, average event value). Agreement on how those targets contribute to the venue's overall success.
Defined Responsibilities: A clear job description outlining duties, reporting structure, and areas of ownership.
Performance Metrics: Agreement on how performance will be measured.
Support and Resources:
Support and Resources:
Support and Resources:
Support and Resources:
Autonomy and Empowerment:
Decision-Making Authority (within limits): The ability to negotiate within a defined range, offer minor concessions, and make quick decisions to close deals without excessive bureaucracy.
Trust: Trusted to manage their pipeline, prioritize leads, and develop client relationships effectively.
Opportunity for Input: Encouraging insights on market trends, client feedback, and competitive analysis for strategic planning.
Autonomy and Empowerment:
Decision-Making Authority (within limits): The ability to negotiate within a defined range, offer minor concessions, and make quick decisions to close deals without excessive bureaucracy.
Trust: Trusted to manage their pipeline, prioritize leads, and develop client relationships effectively.
Opportunity for Input: Encouraging insights on market trends, client feedback, and competitive analysis for strategic planning.
Autonomy and Empowerment:
Decision-Making Authority (within limits): The ability to negotiate within a defined range, offer minor concessions, and make quick decisions to close deals without excessive bureaucracy.
Trust: Trusted to manage their pipeline, prioritize leads, and develop client relationships effectively.
Opportunity for Input: Encouraging insights on market trends, client feedback, and competitive analysis for strategic planning.
Autonomy and Empowerment:
Decision-Making Authority (within limits): The ability to negotiate within a defined range, offer minor concessions, and make quick decisions to close deals without excessive bureaucracy.
Trust: Trusted to manage their pipeline, prioritize leads, and develop client relationships effectively.
Opportunity for Input: Encouraging insights on market trends, client feedback, and competitive analysis for strategic planning.
Compensation and Recognition:
Compensation and Recognition:
Compensation and Recognition:
Compensation and Recognition:
Professional Development and Growth:
Ongoing Training: Opportunities to enhance skills, learn about new industry trends, and receive product knowledge updates.
Industry Networking: Support and funding to attend industry events, workshops, and trade shows to build their professional network.
Mentorship: Direct access and collaboration with founders
Professional Development and Growth:
Ongoing Training: Opportunities to enhance skills, learn about new industry trends, and receive product knowledge updates.
Industry Networking: Support and funding to attend industry events, workshops, and trade shows to build their professional network.
Mentorship: Direct access and collaboration with founders
Professional Development and Growth:
Ongoing Training: Opportunities to enhance skills, learn about new industry trends, and receive product knowledge updates.
Industry Networking: Support and funding to attend industry events, workshops, and trade shows to build their professional network.
Mentorship: Direct access and collaboration with founders
Professional Development and Growth:
Ongoing Training: Opportunities to enhance skills, learn about new industry trends, and receive product knowledge updates.
Industry Networking: Support and funding to attend industry events, workshops, and trade shows to build their professional network.
Mentorship: Direct access and collaboration with founders
Positive Work Environment:
Positive Work Environment:
Positive Work Environment:
Positive Work Environment:
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915
E. Drayton St.
Ferndale, MI. 48220
915
E. Drayton St.
Ferndale, MI. 48220
915
E. Drayton St.
Ferndale, MI. 48220
915
E. Drayton St.
Ferndale, MI. 48220