Events Manager

Events Manager

We are seeking a highly connected, seasoned Events Manager to lead private dining, corporate events, social celebrations, and strategic partnerships for our hospitality venues. This is an ideal opportunity for a well-established hospitality sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating memorable experiences, and driving revenue through their network and reputation.

The ideal candidate is a true people person with deep roots in the New York City hospitality, corporate, and social event communities. They possess an extensive book of business, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of converting leads into successful events.

This position offers significant earning potential through a primarily commission-based compensation structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and secure private events, corporate functions, brand activations, social celebrations, weddings, and special events.
• Leverage an existing network of corporate clients, event planners, concierge professionals, hotel partners, influencers, and community organizations.
• Develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, industry events, and strategic partnerships.
• Conduct venue tours, client meetings, tastings, and site visits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact from inquiry through event execution.
• Work closely with culinary, operations, and management teams to ensure flawless event planning and execution.
• Attend key client meetings and remain onsite during significant events to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients before, during, and after events to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Negotiate contracts and event details while creating win-win outcomes for both clients and the venue.
• Represent the venue professionally within the NYC hospitality, corporate, and social communities.
• Consistently meet and exceed event revenue goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hospitality, events, catering, luxury hotel, restaurant, or venue sales experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the NYC corporate, hospitality, and social event landscape.
• Established book of business and proven ability to generate revenue through existing relationships.
• Strong network of event planners, executive assistants, corporate decision-makers, influencers, community leaders, and hospitality professionals.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with venue leadership and operations teams.
• Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and onsite during key events when required.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate is not simply a salesperson—they are a connector, relationship builder, ambassador, and trusted advisor. They understand that hospitality is about creating meaningful experiences and long-term partnerships. They are willing to be hands-on, present for important client engagements, and committed to ensuring every event is executed at the highest level.

Compensation

• Primarily commission-based compensation structure with substantial earning potential plus a small base salary
• Flexible schedule with autonomy to build and manage your pipeline.
• Opportunity to grow alongside a premier hospitality brand in New York City.

Required Skills

• Ability to Build and Maintain Long Term Relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sales Acumen
• Event planning expertise
• Client focused approach
• Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Under Pressure