Banquet Sales

Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) is a key location in a network of the Speedway Motorsports family across the country. Our company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:

• Take care of our teammates
• Be known for remarkable events
• Make a positive impact on the community
• Profitably improve

Speedway Motorsports and Texas Motor Speedway are top-tier leaders in motorsports-based entertainment and are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic banquet sales representative to join the Sales Department.

Non-Race Duties:

• Build and Maintain relationships with clients that do business with the Speedway Club related to all special events that take place within the Speedway Club Building.
• Source and secure new business, both inbound and outbound sales opportunities related to special events for the Speedway Club.
• Responsible for all aspects of the event from conception, planning, inter-department communications for execution of the event and post event follow-up. Work in unison with Catering Manager to ensure events are well organized and event contact is pleased with the operation.
• Work all race weekends and banquets as scheduled.
• Act as liaison between banquet clients, the sales department and Levy Restaurants.
• Maintain the SWC calendar including all room rentals and work in unison with the Special Events Manager of Texas Motor Speedway
• Manage and oversee event logistics, including managing event calendar, conducting site visits, and acting as primary point of contact for clients.
• General Knowledge of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
• Ensure clients have a positive experience, exceptional problem solving and hospitality skills.
• Support the SWC team during all related race events.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings and normal business operating times.

Qualifications

• Accredited certificate or diploma in hospitality or similar field preferred.
• Ideal candidate has 2-4 year’s experience in a similar role or field.
• Experience in hospitality industry preferred with a sales and customer service mindset.
• Attention to detail and follow through.
• Proactive Nature, creative problem solving and remain calm under pressure
• Exemplary planning and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize; strong organizational skills.
• Adaptability based on the needs of the day’s tasks, including short notice items.
• Able to complete projects with little direction (self-starter).
• Discretion and confidentiality.
• CPR Certification

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.