Venteux
Restaurant Sales & Marketing Director
Venteux - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Our company is seeking a Director of Marketing to manage all aspects of marketing, including brand management, growth planning, and integrated marketing. The Director of Marketing is responsible for building strategies to increase our brand awareness and business market share. As the Director of Restaurant Sales & Marketing you will collaborate with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment and have autonomy in your day-to-day activities. AS A MEMBER OF THE MARKETING TEAM YOU ARE THE VOICE THAT SPEAKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FROM THE VENUES CREATING INNOVATIVE DINING EXPERIENCES. Responsibilities are to manage sales &
marketing, advertising, and promotional activities including but not limited to: Responsible for soliciting business for group sales and private buyout events at all Clique Hospitality venues. Develop sales strategy for defined market segments, industries & conventions. Build, maintain and target client database (from internal and external sources): convention business, tour operators, meeting planners, party planners, corporate, social, concierges, non-profit, fundraisers, DMC’s, etc. Attend local industry events to maintain presence within the community Understand competitive set pricing and capabilities to be able to sell against; Follow up on leads; Prepare sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials. Schedule DMC/client visits; Perform Sales Calls, site visits, entertaining, cold calls; Screen all new inquiries and distribute accordingly; Enter Prospective, Tentative and Definite Bookings into booking system; Generate a Banquet Event Order and/or Event Contract, contracting the event specifications. Follow-up with the Event Planner to secure an executed/signed contract and deposit. Communicate all Event details to all departments of the restaurant via the weekly and daily BEOs, Reports and Manager Meetings. Coordinate with Operations to ensure successful events; Execute and service exclusive venue buyouts onsite as needed. Confirm menus/guarantees. Create/print menus; Drop off menus to venues. At completion of function, follow-up with the client to thank them and secure possible future business. Closing bookings/pulling checks. Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, both short and long-range to ensure profitable growth. Collaborate with the sales department to develop strategic plans on identified opportunities. Generate and manage marketing content, for proposals and presentations. Work with the design team to create new marketing ads for campaigns, events, and concepts. Conceptualize, organize and execute special events. Communicate and coordinate with the operational team on special offers, special events, and marketing material placement. Manage, monitor, review, and report on marketing activity and results. Manage budget allocation and monthly spend tracking. Build and maintain positive business relationships with social groups owners/coordinators to conceptualize and create special events. Coordinate with Hotel/Casino teams on brand exposure, food, and beverage specials, execution of special events, and marketing proposals. Propose social influencers’ venue features and/or special offers. Active talent scouting. Oversee video/photoshoots. Stay on top of the latest trends in all aspects; identify new trends, analyze insights, and optimize spending performance. Propose new & creative growth strategies. Strategize brand awareness & consistency. Engage in community outreach and partnerships. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications 3+ years of experience in marketing or advertising. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Self-driven with strong self-organization and prioritization skills. Experienced in the following platforms OpenTable, SevenRooms, Toast, TripAdvisor, MetaBusiness, Google Business, and Google Ads. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $75,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Workweek hours may vary based on business needs. Weekends occasional Experience: Marketing: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person
Our company is seeking a Director of Marketing to manage all aspects of marketing, including brand management, growth planning, and integrated marketing. The Director of Marketing is responsible for building strategies to increase our brand awareness and business market share. As the Director of Restaurant Sales & Marketing you will collaborate with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment and have autonomy in your day-to-day activities. AS A MEMBER OF THE MARKETING TEAM YOU ARE THE VOICE THAT SPEAKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS FROM THE VENUES CREATING INNOVATIVE DINING EXPERIENCES. Responsibilities are to manage sales &
marketing, advertising, and promotional activities including but not limited to: Responsible for soliciting business for group sales and private buyout events at all Clique Hospitality venues. Develop sales strategy for defined market segments, industries & conventions. Build, maintain and target client database (from internal and external sources): convention business, tour operators, meeting planners, party planners, corporate, social, concierges, non-profit, fundraisers, DMC’s, etc. Attend local industry events to maintain presence within the community Understand competitive set pricing and capabilities to be able to sell against; Follow up on leads; Prepare sales presentations by compiling data; developing presentation formats and materials. Schedule DMC/client visits; Perform Sales Calls, site visits, entertaining, cold calls; Screen all new inquiries and distribute accordingly; Enter Prospective, Tentative and Definite Bookings into booking system; Generate a Banquet Event Order and/or Event Contract, contracting the event specifications. Follow-up with the Event Planner to secure an executed/signed contract and deposit. Communicate all Event details to all departments of the restaurant via the weekly and daily BEOs, Reports and Manager Meetings. Coordinate with Operations to ensure successful events; Execute and service exclusive venue buyouts onsite as needed. Confirm menus/guarantees. Create/print menus; Drop off menus to venues. At completion of function, follow-up with the client to thank them and secure possible future business. Closing bookings/pulling checks. Develop and execute marketing plans and programs, both short and long-range to ensure profitable growth. Collaborate with the sales department to develop strategic plans on identified opportunities. Generate and manage marketing content, for proposals and presentations. Work with the design team to create new marketing ads for campaigns, events, and concepts. Conceptualize, organize and execute special events. Communicate and coordinate with the operational team on special offers, special events, and marketing material placement. Manage, monitor, review, and report on marketing activity and results. Manage budget allocation and monthly spend tracking. Build and maintain positive business relationships with social groups owners/coordinators to conceptualize and create special events. Coordinate with Hotel/Casino teams on brand exposure, food, and beverage specials, execution of special events, and marketing proposals. Propose social influencers’ venue features and/or special offers. Active talent scouting. Oversee video/photoshoots. Stay on top of the latest trends in all aspects; identify new trends, analyze insights, and optimize spending performance. Propose new & creative growth strategies. Strategize brand awareness & consistency. Engage in community outreach and partnerships. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications 3+ years of experience in marketing or advertising. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Self-driven with strong self-organization and prioritization skills. Experienced in the following platforms OpenTable, SevenRooms, Toast, TripAdvisor, MetaBusiness, Google Business, and Google Ads. Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $75,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Workweek hours may vary based on business needs. Weekends occasional Experience: Marketing: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person