Sales and Events Manager - Black and Gold Events
Wellington
Category Hospitality & Catering Jobs
Exciting Opportunity: Sales and Events Manager at Black and Gold Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for driving revenue, enhancing event experiences, and building lasting relationships? We're looking for an energetic Sales & Events Manager (SEM) to join our team at Black and Gold and be a key player in our growth journey Role: Sales and Events ManagerPay Rate: $31.00 - $33.00 per hourEmployment Status: Full-time About the Role: As the Sales & Events Manager, you will collaborate with the Venue Manager and Functions team to drive revenue, enhance our functions offering, and attract new clients.
This role involves researching new opportunities, overseeing growth projects, and maintaining the high standard and quality execution of functions at our venue. From lead generation to event activation, team building, and strategic planning, the SEM will be involved in every step of the process. Key Responsibilities: Be operationally present during key service times, ensuring events exceed expectations Build and maintain relationships with key clients and suppliers Achieve agreed sales and event KPIs Explore opportunities to maximize guest spend Attend weekly function meetings to review upcoming and previous events Oversee reservations systems and inquiries, ensuring efficiency and guest satisfaction Liaise with the bar manager and group beverage director to prioritize high-profit margin products Lead, inspire, and motivate the Functions team in line with Kpuras values and strategy Coach and manage the Functions Coordinator, providing development opportunities Support customer experience and staff engagement by enforcing organization standards Work on a weekly shift roster, including weekends and evenings when required Has experience in conferencing, corporate, and events operations What We Offer: A vibrant and fun work environment with an awesome team Abundant opportunities for career progression within Star Group 25% discount on all food and drink at ALL Star Group venues Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for your well-being Company-wide Employee of the Month award - win a paid day off work Support or donations for any charity & community projects you are involved in Join our Journey: Black and Gold is a proud member of Star Group, formed by the recent merger of Joylab and Kapura.
With over 15 years of collective experience, we are on an exciting journey to establish a unique and unrivaled presence in the New Zealand market. We aim to create a national hospitality business that is second to none. How to Apply: If you have at least one year of experience as a Functions Manager and are ready to contribute to our success, apply now.