Events Sales Manager

EVENT SALES MANAGER — UPSCALE SPANISH RESTAURANT GROUP Philadelphia Region | Hybrid: Main Line + Center City | Full-Time $60,000–$70,000 Base + Lucrative Commission Structure ABOUT US We are an iconic, nationally recognized upscale Spanish restaurant group celebrating authentic Andalucian cuisine and hospitality across two distinct Philadelphia-area locations — the Main Line and Center City. Founded by a celebrated award-winning chef, our brand has been a cornerstone of the Philadelphia dining scene since 2005 and is synonymous with elevated experiences, vibrant Spanish culture, and unforgettable private events. With multiple dedicated private event spaces across both locations — accommodating groups from intimate dinners to buyouts of 140 guests — we host a rich portfolio of corporate dinners, social celebrations, rehearsal dinners, milestone events, and full restaurant buyouts.

OUR EVENT SPACES Main Line Location: - Multiple semi-private and private spaces - Seated events: up to 75 guests - Standing receptions: up to 100 guests - Outdoor garden spaces available - Full A/V capabilities Center City Location: - Intimate private dining room: 24 seated - Semi-private lounge: up to 46 guests - Combined private spaces: up to 60 guests - Full restaurant buyout: up to 140 guests THE ROLE A high-impact, revenue-generating position for a well-connected hospitality sales professional who brings an existing book of business and the drive to grow it aggressively across both locations. - Prospect, develop, and close new private event business — corporate dining, milestone celebrations, social events, wedding-related events, and full restaurant buyouts - Cultivate and maintain active relationships with Main Line–area businesses, corporate accounts, local chambers of commerce, hotel concierge networks, and event planning professionals - Tap into the broader Greater Philadelphia hospitality ecosystem — including hotel sales teams, CVB contacts, and corporate travel managers — to capture inbound event business - Manage the complete event sales cycle from inquiry through execution, working in close partnership with culinary and FOH operations teams - Utilize Tripleseat (our event management platform) and maintain an organized, accurate pipeline with regular reporting to leadership - Represent the brand at community events, chamber functions, and industry networking gatherings to continuously build the pipeline - Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly private event revenue targets across both locations WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 3–5+ years of event sales or private dining sales experience in an upscale restaurant, hotel, or hospitality venue - Demonstrated book of business in the Main Line and/or greater Philadelphia market — corporate, social, or both - Active, established relationships with local chambers of commerce, hotels, corporate accounts, or event planners strongly preferred - Polished communicator and presenter with a consultative, guest-first sales approach - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities across two locations - Experience with Tripleseat, OpenTable, or comparable event/reservation management software a plus - Must reside in or near the Main Line area; regular in-person presence required at both locations COMPENSATION $60,000–$70,000 base salary, commensurate with experience + lucrative performance-based commission structure Apply with your resume. We'd love to learn about your Philadelphia-area network More detail about FTK Hospitality - Philadelphia part of FTK Hospitality, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/187621-FTK-Hospitality---Philadelphia