Now Hiring - Jake' Grill - Sales & Events Manager in Portland, OR

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Overview: Benefits : * Extensive and well-rounded training program * Continued career development and growth opportunities * Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels * Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs * Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) * Paid sick leave * Paid time off * Competitive base salary, plus commission Responsibilities: * Responsible for all catered functions from organization to execution, including delegation of responsibilities * Work closely with sales managers and coordinators to generate new business and maintain contact with present accounts * Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through effective training of staff, commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes" attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style. * Identify qualifying business potential, closing business, overcoming objections, negotiating, upselling and understanding the client's needs through Features-Adjectives-Benefits selling * Manage business on the books successfully and work pipeline of Inquiries, Prospects, Tentative and Definite bookings * Work local Key Influencers including Hotels, Convention & Visitor Bureaus, Chambers, Retail Outlets, Office Buildings and Condo/Apartment buildings * Conduct client visits that are targeted and meaningful to build private dining sales Qualifications: * At least 3 years previous sales experience in an upscale /fine dining restaurant or hotel operation * Ability to write business correspondences and set up contracts and function sheets * Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers, and to effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors * Ability to calculate figures and amounts for guest catering contracts * Ability to communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information * Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic EOE LI-CM1 Pay Range: USD $60,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Hr.