El Lopo is seeking an event sales contractor to work with us on a commission basis. We already do a great job with the planning and execution of our private events, but we’re looking to book a lot more of them. We’re hoping to find someone with hospitality sales experience who is well connected in the Bay Area, and can help us book at least four additional events per month. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a little extra income without a major time investment and on a flexible schedule.
Our events typically range from 15 guests (just a section of the bar) to 50 guests (full buyout), and most often include birthdays, engagements, graduations, and corporate happy hours. We also offer a fun variety of add-on experiences like bespoke trivia, educational tastings, or karaoke. We're great at working with the client to provide a unique experience tailored to their needs, and typically do custom menus for any group larger than 12.
As a salesperson, you'll be able to use all these amenities to sweeten the deal, and once a reservation is confirmed, just hand it off and let us do the planning and execution. Compensation is entirely commission-based, so the more (and better) events you bring us, the more you'll make. On average, you can expect to earn around $200 for each large party (35+ guests) and around $70 for each smaller party (12+ guests). And if you bring us new clients who end up returning to book additional events down the road, you'll also continue to receive a partial commission each time they do so.
Interested? Please reply to this ad with your resume attached, and include a few lines about why you think you'd be a good fit.
About Us
El Lopo is a 50-seat neighborhood bar with a major emphasis on sherry, vermouth, and Spanish-inspired bar snacks using local ingredients. We opened in March of 2019 with a very small team, and have grown steadily over the years with a very low turnover rate. Most of our beverage sales are wines by the glass, but we do take a lot of pride in both our food and our low-proof cocktail program as well. While we do get the occasional pub crawl or spillover crowds from rowdier bars nearby, our everyday clientele appreciate a more thoughtful and curated (but never pretentious) atmosphere, and we work hard to earn loyal regulars and make them feel appreciated.