Group Dining & Events Sales Manager

Private Events Sales Manager

$45,000 Base Salary + Weekly Revenue Sharing Incentive

Join one of Chicago's most recognized restaurant and event destinations.

Carnivale is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven sales professional to help grow our private dining, corporate events, social celebrations, weddings, holiday parties, and group dining business.

This is an opportunity to build relationships, create memorable guest experiences, and participate in a team-based revenue sharing program tied directly to Group Dining sales performance.

Compensation

Base Salary: $45,000 annually

In addition to base salary, Sales Managers participate in Carnivale's Team-Based Revenue Sharing Incentive Program. Incentive compensation is paid weekly and is based on Group Dining revenue performance.

Carnivale's Group Dining department has historically generated between $3 million and $4 million in annual revenue, creating significant earning potential beyond base salary.

This position is ideal for hospitality professionals seeking a collaborative, team-based sales environment with substantial earning potential beyond base salary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available from Day One

• Paid Time Off available from Day One

• Holiday Pay available from Day One

• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days

• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

About the Position

The Private Events Sales Manager is responsible for generating new business, building client relationships, converting inquiries into booked events, and driving revenue growth across all event segments.

This individual serves as the primary point of contact for prospective clients from the initial inquiry through event execution while building long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, community involvement, and outbound sales efforts

• Respond to inquiries and convert leads into booked events

• Conduct site tours and showcase Carnivale's unique event spaces and experiences

• Prepare proposals, negotiate agreements, and execute contracts

• Build relationships with local businesses, event planners, wedding professionals, and community organizations

• Attend networking events, trade shows, and community functions to promote the Carnivale brand

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, and Event Teams to ensure successful event execution

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client communications, and event details

• Support departmental sales goals and revenue growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in hospitality sales, event sales, catering sales, restaurant sales, business development, or related fields

• Strong networking, relationship-building, and communication skills

• Proven ability to generate new business and close sales opportunities

• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills

• Self-motivated, energetic, and goal-oriented

• Experience with event planning, catering, private dining, or hospitality operations preferred

• Familiarity with CRM or event management software preferred

• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and networking events as needed

Why Carnivale?

For more than two decades, Carnivale has been one of Chicago's premier dining and event destinations. From corporate gatherings and private celebrations to weddings and milestone events, our team creates memorable experiences for guests from across the city and beyond.

If you are passionate about hospitality, relationship-building, and creating unforgettable experiences, we would love to meet you.

Carnivale is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.