Banquet & Event Sales Specialist

About the role

Nusr-Et, a restaurant group with around 30 locations in cities such as New York, London, Dubai, Istanbul and Miami, is looking for a Banquet & Event Sales Specialist. The role is about growing the business by developing corporate event business and managing large-group events held in the group's restaurants.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities for corporate events through networking, cold-calling and mailings, and organise large-group events in the restaurants
• Act as the client point of contact to plan and detail events and help operations teams execute them
• Process catering requests together with Operations, Finance and Production teams
• Manage events from start to finish, including booking, planning and execution
• Prepare and monitor event budgets, visit agencies and corporate clients to meet budget targets, and follow up payments for confirmed events
• Follow up on client needs, expectations and changes to event details
• Maintain a local client database and build relationships with new clients

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry and sales processes preferred
• Spoken and written English is a must

Required skills

• Planning, organising and executing corporate and social events
• Vendor management and coordination
• Creating event proposals and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Technical aptitude and computer proficiency

What we offer

• A global working environment and career opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• In-house gym and commute service
• Meals from the kitchen, coffee and tea corner, and regular corporate games
• Discounts on restaurants and retail brands, brand-new technical equipment and a stylish office