Sales & Events Manager chez NAPA Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood

Description

Are you a relationship-builder with a passion for hospitality, a talent for sales, and a love for local food and wine? Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to join our opening team at our brand-new Raleigh location in Glenwood Place.

This is your opportunity to grow with a chef-driven, wine-focused concept that values gracious hospitality, excellence, accountability, and community. If you're ready to lead the charge in private dining sales, community marketing, and special event planning — we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Build private event sales from the ground up and meet monthly banquet sales goals.
• Create and execute a local marketing strategy to grow overall restaurant revenue.
• Be the face of our brand in the community — attending networking events, hosting wine dinners, and developing relationships with hotel concierges, local businesses, and groups.
• Plan and help execute memorable events including wine tastings, chef dinners, and holiday activations.
• Collaborate with the culinary and beverage teams on menus, BEOs, and flawless event execution.
• Keep our staff in the loop with weekly updates, banquet calendars, and regular communication.
• Represent Napa with professionalism, warmth, and a guest-first mindset at all times.
   

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of proven success in sales or marketing, ideally in restaurants, hospitality, or events. 
• Highly organized with excellent communication and follow-through. 
• A positive, polished presence — someone who makes others feel welcome and inspired. 
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with catering/event software and CRM tools. 
• Able to work flexible hours, including some nights, weekends, and holidays for events. 
• Passion for hospitality and a desire to grow with a company that values community impact. 

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with wine or beverage marketing. 
• Familiarity with the Raleigh dining scene and local market connections. 
• Previous event planning or catering sales background. 
• Host/server experience in an upscale or chef-driven environment. 

Perks & Benefits:

• Salary + performance-based incentives 
• Flexible schedule with autonomy and leadership opportunity 
• Dining discounts, wine education opportunities, and room to grow with our expanding restaurant group 

Physical/Mental Demands

• The employee is required to be on their feet for a large portion of the day/shift. The employee must be able to lift and /or move heavy objects including tables and cases of food and beverage; must be able to lift approximately 20 pounds overhead
• Must be able to sustain constant mental and visual attention
• Must be able to make sales calls and customer visits 
• Ability to attend community events and networking events
• Ability to carry objects on a tray without breaking or spilling

Working Conditions

• Employee will work in a kitchen environment, including hot areas, hot tools, hot plates, sharp knives and tools.
• Flexible schedule can vary from week to week; work required on weekends and holidays.

Ready to build something special in Raleigh? Apply now and help us write the next chapter of Napa.