Event Planner and Sales Manager

Company : Gecko Hospitality
Location : New York, NY, 10261
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Management
Occupation : Event Planner
Job Details
Job Title: Event Planner & Sales Manager
Location: New York, NY
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly organized and energetic Event Planner & Sales Manager to join our team at a premier New York City venue. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events while driving sales and ensuring an exceptional experience for all clients. This position requires a blend of creative thinking, sales expertise, and excellent organizational skills to deliver seamless events and drive revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full event planning process from initial inquiry to event execution, ensuring client expectations are met and exceeded.
- Work closely with clients to understand their event vision, needs, and objectives, and provide tailored recommendations for catering, decor, and event logistics.
- Coordinate all event details, including scheduling, staffing, room setup, catering, and AV needs, ensuring seamless execution.
- Develop and implement event proposals, contracts, and pricing for clients, ensuring profitability while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams, providing ongoing communication and support before, during, and after events.
- Manage event logistics and timelines, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.
- Drive sales through proactive outreach, relationship-building, and identifying new business opportunities to grow event revenue.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns to attract new clients and increase event bookings.
- Track and report on event sales performance, providing insights and recommendations for continued growth and success.
- Handle post-event follow-ups, gathering feedback and ensuring client satisfaction to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of event bookings, contracts, and client interactions in the CRM system.
- Minimum of 3 years of event planning and sales experience, preferably in a hospitality or restaurant setting.
- Strong sales skills with the ability to identify opportunities and close business deals.
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple events and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport and manage client relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering unique and memorable experiences for clients.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM software, and event planning tools.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, based on event schedules.
- A strong passion for event planning and a keen eye for detail.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Employee discounts and perks.
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