Hello, we’re Pacific Coast Hospitality and we have a General Manager of Sales and Events position to fill based in beautiful Boise, Idaho. This is a rare opportunity to recreate and rebuild on the party/event market that was well established by this premier party / event casino company before 2020 industry close-downs.
Market
Boise, ID
Job Description
Pacific Coast Hospitality has been retained to search for a General Manager of Sales and Events in Boise, Idaho. Our client is the premier party/event casino concept in the Pacific Northwest. Privately owned and operated, you will deal directly with the owner to establish and achieve your operating goals. This is a rare opportunity to recreate and rebuild on the party/event market that was well established in Boise by this company before 2020’s industry close-downs. The connections and the appetite for these events in both large corporate formats and in smaller private parties already exists. All that’s missing is an aggressive self-starter that knows how to find the clients, book the party, staff the party, run the party, and count the money! Is that you?
Get on board with this amazing event entertainment company to contract and produce great events for clients and their guests. If there is an event in the area, you’ll want to be a part of it. You’ll produce sales leads and increase revenue by networking, and inside and outside sales. You’ll maintain high quality and dependable staff through ongoing recruiting, training, and team building. You’ll also oversee the care of company vehicles and equipment. You are in charge of redeveloping and reestablishing this business in the Boise market.
A “Can Do, Customer Driven” service philosophy combined with a team that has complete ownership of their results, are the cornerstones of the business. In addition, they are a active community members and are deeply committed to a large, yet selective group of local charities, organizations and non-profits.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following to be considered:
- A big fun personality that enjoys hosting events and leading the party
- A flexible approach to how and when you work – the ability to roll with the punches
- Have a working knowledge of casino games
- Experience as a Sales and Event Planner or a Banquets and Catering Manager are a plus
- Ability to drive a trailer both forward and in reverse
- Experience ordering supplies and equipment for special events
- Basic understanding of accounting, contracts, and cash handling
- Can communicate with ownership in competently about event costs and profitability
- Experience building a team of on-call employees that are reliable, personable and fun
- Skilled at networking and client relations – sales, sales, sales
- Can trouble-shoot and set-up AV equipment
- Must be physically fit, able to stand for long periods of time, able to carry equipment into and out of event venues (50#’s up a ramp)
Salary Range & Benefits
- Compensation package — $45k base and event commission ($60k – $70k potential)
- Annual performance / salary review
- Balanced lifestyle – for real, not just talked about
- Entrepreneurial environment- yes, we have systems, but we need fun leaders that don’t need their hand held
Job Category
General Manager of Sales and Events
Job Type
Full Time
If this position seems like you – please click on the button below to submit your resume and cover letter. We will contact you via telephone or email for an initial interview.
“We’re Pacific Coast Hospitality…we recruit the best, most qualified leadership talent for top hospitality organizations across the western U.S. and British Columbia.“
– Photo courtesy of the Boise Convention and Visitors Center
