Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge
The Sr. Private Sales Manager is responsible for driving private sales of Eataly outlets across all Toronto stores, including restaurants, the cooking school, retail & catering, and full venue buyouts. They seek out and develop relationships with clients to achieve the annual private sales budget.
- Build and own relationships with key clients including third party agencies, event planners, corporate clients and private clients
- Develop proposals for major clients that touch on the 360 offer of Eataly, including corporate gifting, and negotiating associated contracts
- Work collaboratively with the back-of-house and front-of-house teams, as well as QSR, Retail and Marketing as needed, to plan menus and ensure smooth execution of events
- Facilitate communication between the client and chefs, beverage managers, and restaurant team members as needed
- Develop catering program including framework, offer and pricing, in conjunction with operations and corporate team
- Onsite oversight of large events with support as needed for small-medium events
- Negotiate contracts with preferred vendors for services not provided by Eataly (e.g. florists, A/V)
- Attend relevant events such as a trade shows to promote Eataly as a venue destination
- Manage a team of specialists that cover the major departments (restaurants, La Scuola cooking school, and store) and who are delegated to follow leads and execute events, depending on client needs
- Leverage the various locations in order to maximize opportunities depending on client needs
- Work with marketing & graphics on supporting materials such as booklets, signage and menus
- Provide event recaps and operations, sales and production suggestions to the team
- Weekly reporting on leads, forecasted sales and secured bookings
- 5+ years of experience in event planning and/or production or experience in restaurant private events
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Availability to occasionally attend workshops, tradeshows and conventions
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.