Event Sales Assistant
Blackwall Hitch Baltimore
700 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USAJob Overview
Blackwall Hitch in Baltimore, MD (700 E Pratt Street) is currently hiring for an Event Sales Assistant for our very busy private events department.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated interest in food, beverage and events.
• Excellent customer service skills and polished phone manner.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid computer skills. Experience in Tripleseat, Canva, InDesign, Calendly, and OpenTable preferred, but not required.
• Superior organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong project management and client account management skills.
• Reliable transportation to the restaurant is necessary.
Responsibilities:
• The goal of the position is to streamline the sales process and help successfully execute events.
• Provide excellent and timely customer service to booked clients during the event planning process.
• Assist with collecting final event details and revising client event files.
• Ensure all contracts are finalized with clients and the restaurant's internal departments on time.
• Assemble staff event packets including floorplan layouts, custom printed event menus, and other supporting documents.
• Oversee internal department projects for the Director of Events & Catering.
• Give restaurant tours to booked and prospective clients as needed.
• Provide on-site support to the managers and banquet team during busy event shifts (some weekdays, but mainly weekends).
• Other administrative duties as needed and assigned.
Benefits & Hours:
• Compensation: $16/hour
• Free employee meal during each scheduled shift
• Convenient discounted employee garage parking
• Weekend and evening availability required.
• This will start as a part-time position but can grow into a full-time position for the right candidate.
To Apply:
Please email your resume and a message of interest to Darcy Munshower, the Director of Events & Catering, at darcy@blackwallhitch.com with the subject line "APPLYING FOR EVENT SALES ASSISTANT POSITION." After reviewing applications, we will reach out to interested parties to schedule a first round phone interview.