Social Events & Sales Manager - LifestyleFull Serv

LBA Hospitality is hiring a Social Events and Sales Manager for the upcoming Moxy Atlanta Downtown! This is a full-time sales position at the hotel assisting the Director of Sales with all property sales efforts, with a heavy focus in on-site events and groups.  The salary for this position is $70-80,000 per year.  Additional benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, insurance (medical, dental, life, vision, etc.), 401k with employer match, a quarterly BONUS plan, and much MORE!

Job Summary

The Social Events and Sales Manager – Lifestyle/Full Service is a blended role combining revenue generation with brand storytelling, private event sales, and creative promotional campaigns. This position fully develops assigned segments with an emphasis on acquiring new business for the assigned hotel and is responsible for driving client engagement, enhancing guest experience, maximizing exposure, and increasing ROI across all channels, including Food & Beverage (F&B). Activations in this role refer to community-facing events, pop-ups, and experiential programming that generate buzz and drive local traffic to the rooftop and public spaces.

This position works closely with the General Manager but will also partner with Food & Beverage to coordinate efforts related to event-space and food and beverage. It also collaborates with the Regional Revenue Manager and the Regional Director of Sales to optimally merchandise revenue strategies and ensure memorable guest experiences.

Key responsibilities include executing sales action plans, cultivating positive interdepartmental relations, and completing special projects as assigned. Success is measured by achieving revenue goals and improving market share relative to the hotel’s competitive set.

Prerequisites

Company associates have access to guestrooms and property. As such, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position and must be displayed at all times. Per company policy, potential associates must pass appropriate security clearances.

·       One year hospitality sales, event coordination, or catering management.

·       Previous hotel sales experience preferred as a sales coordinator, hotel operations, or equivalent work experience. 

·       Experience selling Marriott, Hilton, Best Western and IHG hotels -Hilton Focus Service, and/or Full Service (where applicable) and/or Extended Stay lodging, or tourism/hospitality industry. 

·      Demonstrated experience in social media marketing and planning utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

summary of essential job functions

·       Must be able to perform major life activities: Standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.

·       Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds unassisted and lift and/or carry 30 pounds unassisted.

·       Must be able to see and hear.

·      Must be able to speak and read English, the ability to communicate in another language may be helpful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitIes

Knowledge:

·       Knowledge of the market area for the hotel and thorough understanding of client base.

·       Experience selling private events and F&B-driven group activations in a lifestyle hotel or restaurant setting is preferred

·       Selling strategies for the highest profit of product and services.

·       Knowledge of Meeting room configurations and set ups for function space.

·       Entire property, staff, services, hours of operation, type of rooms, locations, rates, discounts.

Skills:

·       Effective communication skills - written and verbal (in English).

·       Financial analysis skills to assess potential business opportunities and whether or not they contribute to the success of the business. 

·       Strong organizational and multitasking skills 

·       Creative and strategic skills. 

·       Relates well with others and is flexible to work with a team 

·       Analyze work for accuracy of self and others. 

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience working with customer relationship software like Delphi.fdc and/or STS preferred. Strong organization skills

·       Comfort with social media and digital content strategy – including briefing or coordinating shoots and supporting influencer partnerships.

·       Ability to cross-collaborate with F&B and creative teams to promote onsite experiences and generate buzzworthy moments.

·       Strong project management and event execution skills — not just concepting, but the ability to plan and deliver activations with enough lead time for proper promotion and success<