Events Manager

Events Manager - MULTI UNIT (Commission-Based)
About the Role

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.