Corporate sales and events manager

A.K. Sons Trading Company, a diversified enterprise with a strong presence in various business sectors, operates The Canvas, an upscale dining venue situated in the commercial heart of Gulberg, Lahore. The Canvas caters to executive meetings, corporate hi-teas, private celebrations, and premium dining experiences. We are currently seeking a motivated and results-driven Manager – Corporate Sales & Events to spearhead corporate client acquisition and expand private event bookings. This full-time role involves flexible mid-shift hours from 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, six days a week, and reports directly to the management of A.K. Sons Trading Company. The position offers competitive compensation along with performance-based monthly commissions.

Key Responsibilities

- Outbound B2B Corporate Sales: Actively engage with corporate offices, multinational companies, banks, tech firms, and agencies located in Gulberg, Liberty, and DHA to secure corporate dining accounts, executive lunch arrangements, and recurring event bookings.

- Event Acquisition & Coordination: Manage the entire booking process for private dining room functions, corporate hi-teas, product launches, annual company dinners, and milestone celebrations, ensuring seamless execution.

- Strategic Partnerships & Alliances: Develop and maintain corporate discount agreements, bank privilege card partnerships (including HBL, Meezan, Bank Alfalah), and establish hotel concierge referral pipelines to increase off-peak traffic.

- Client Relationship Management: Maintain a comprehensive corporate client database, respond promptly to inquiries via calls and messaging platforms, prepare tailored proposal packages, and foster long-term client retention.

- Cross-Department Execution: Collaborate closely with restaurant management and culinary teams to coordinate event menus, floor plans, and minimum spend requirements, guaranteeing flawless event delivery.

Required Qualifications

- Experience: A minimum of 2 to 4 years in corporate sales, banquet sales, or business development within upscale restaurants, boutique hotels (such as Nishat, Pearl Continental, Avari, Royal Swiss), or event management companies in Lahore.

- Network: Established professional network with direct access to corporate HR heads, administrative managers, and key decision-makers in the Lahore corporate sector.

- Sales Drive: High energy, excellent communication skills, and a proactive “hunter” mentality focused on closing deals and exceeding sales targets.

- Flexibility: Ability to balance daytime corporate visits with hosting event clients and tastings during peak dining hours.

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related discipline.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a prestigious hospitality brand and contribute significantly to its growth in corporate sales and private events. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic sales professional with a strong local network and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences.