Event Planner Job at Sushi by Bou, Washington DC

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  • Sushi by Bou
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Sushi By Bou is seeking an Event Planner to join our growing team. This role will be the driving force behind business development via local outreach, relationship management and event and catering sales.

Salary: $65k + commission based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm + as needed on the weekends

Job Responsibilities:
  • Drive revenue by generating sales by booking events and catering across all of our locations but with a focus on Washington, DC (NY, NJ, CHI, PA, FL, PR)
  • Come up with creative ways to bring in new clients
  • Increase awareness and drive additional business to specific venues through outreach to local businesses, social groups and organizations
  • Actively solicit new business opportunities by effective outreach sales calls and emails to potential clients
  • Attend and participate in networking events as well as research market and industry trends
  • Work directly with venue managers and staff to plan and execute successful events
  • Monitor sales generated by bookings and continually develop strategies to improve and adjust to those changes to hit quarterly sales quotas
  • Handle client and internal inquiries in a timely manner
  • Manage records of sales, revenue, and other important data
  • Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintain Sushi By Bou Company Standards and exhibit gracious hospitality

Requirements:
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • High energy and persuasive personality
  • Highly organized and effective with problem solving
  • Ability to excel working in a fast-paced environment
  • Minimum 3 years experience with planning and executing successful events (preferably in the restaurant/hospitality industry)
  • Must have a passion for food and people
  • Must be effective working remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Commission pay

Experience:

  • Event planning: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person (Washington, DC) + remote

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote job, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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