H-1B Visa Regional Sales Manager Jobs

INTRODUCTION

The Regional Sales Associate is responsible for driving positive sales and traffic as it relates to events & catering at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The candidate will solicit new clients through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques (sales calls, networking, advertising, social media, etc.).

This role requires outbound prospecting presentations to clients, contract negotiations, and closing sales. The candidate must be a strong leader, extremely well organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

NOTE: This position is remote but candidates should be local to the South Florida region. No relocation assistance will be provided.

Salary: This role offers a base salary of $60,000 plus commission

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Identify channels to strategically increase event & catering sales and traffic for target market segment.
• Responsible to meet/exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Report daily, weekly, and monthly sales and KPI metrics to the Regional Sales Manager.
• Responsible for soliciting new and repeat business through traditional and non-traditional sales techniques.
• Negotiates and prepares event & catering contracts with clients for all events booking using established guidelines.
• Advises and makes recommendations to clients on menu selections, beverage selections, room assignments, design, and set-up. Arranges for all related amenities with outside vendors such as flowers, music, equipment rentals, and AV equipment.
• Follow up with client to assure quality of event, solicit next event and source referrals.
• Understand the market economic trends and our competitors and successfully sell against them.
• Partners with Regional Sales Manager to strategically increase event & catering revenue.
• Proactively acts as a Brand Ambassador by holding leadership positions with pertinent networking groups and/or national organizations. Develop and deliver presentations to promote the Fleming’s experience to these organizations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of selling events & catering.
• Ability to manage projects with multiple tracks as a high energy sales manager.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to provide superior hospitality to our guests.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and collaboration skills.
• Must have attention to detail, a commitment to quality and be results driven and guest focused.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Hospitality, preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years current sales experience, preferable in hospitality, restaurant, or entertainment venue focused event sales.
• 2+ years in current B2B sales experience.
• Ability to work at least one Saturday per month.

The expected annual salary for this position is $60,000 / year plus commission. The base pay offered will vary depending on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Bloomin Brands offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401k. Further details around eligibility and additional benefit offerings can be found at BloominBrandsBenefits.com.

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