Director of Sales & Marketing - Restaurants

## **Director of Sales and Marketing** **Boutique Restaurant Brand DC Area** Are you a motivated and skilled sales professional with a passion for the restaurant and hospitality industry? A boutique restaurant brand in the DC area is seeking a **Director of Sales and Marketing** to join our growing team. This hybrid/remote position offers the flexibility to work from home while requiring proximity to our home store in the DC region. ### **Why Join Us?** - **Comprehensive Benefits Package** - **Generous PTO Vacation Plan** - **Competitive Base Salary** ($75K $80K) - **Substantial Commission Structure** ### **What We’re Looking For** We are a parent company operating a small collection of boutique, casual-style restaurants with large footprints and event spaces. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record in **restaurant event sales**, **banquet sales**, and **selling buyouts**. Experience in **prospecting** and managing **inbound leads** is essential, along with a knack for **local store marketing** and **social media outreach**. ### **Key Responsibilities** - Drive event and banquet sales for three restaurant locations. - Manage and convert inbound leads into successful sales. - Proactively prospect new business opportunities for private events and buyouts. - Create and execute sales strategies to maximize revenue opportunities. - Utilize local store marketing and social media to boost visibility and attract business. - Collaborate closely with restaurant teams to ensure seamless execution of events. - Provide support and conduct occasional travel to out-of-state locations. ### **Skills & Experience** - Proven success in **restaurant event and banquet sales** and selling **private buyouts**. - Experience in managing leads and building long-term client relationships. - Ability to work independently, thrive in a self-starter environment, and hit sales targets. - Strong skills in marketing and social media strategies to drive engagement. - Excellent communication and organizational skills. - Proximity to the DC area (Virginia or Washington, DC base required). ### **The Role & Opportunity** This position is commission-based with a competitive base salary and a substantial earning potential. While the role requires no direct reports, it offers incredible growth opportunities, impact, and autonomy. Join a forward-thinking restaurant group with vibrant operations and the tools to succeed. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please send your resume to ****. This role is presented by **award-winning executive recruiter Tom Bull**, bringing unparalleled expertise and insight to connect top talent with top-tier opportunities. Take the next step in your career with a company that values passion, innovation, and excellence in hospitality!