Events Manager Position Available In New York, New York

_A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality._ City Winery to deliver thehighest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who arepassionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wineclasses, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. Wehave created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, andactive cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of alarge city. Position Summary TheEvent Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting private event business, eventplanning, and providing overall end to end support to City Winery clients inpursuit of delivering exceptional special event experiences. This role isresponsible for developing, organizing, and managing events from point ofcontract through hands-on execution of the event. This individual must have theability to successfully materialize the vision of the client, exceedingexpectations at every opportunity and maintain long-term client relationshipsthroughout and after planning.

• Why us?
• Competitive pay
• We are a rapidly expandingnational entertainment and hospitality company, offering tremendousopportunities for driven and ambitious individuals.
• Medical, Dental, VisionInsurance
• nDORFins program designed topromote a healthy and active lifestyle!
• 401K (and yes we match!)
• Flexible Savings Accounts,HSAand Dependent Care, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Amazing discounts, 50% OFFall dining/retail wine
• Free Family Meal
• Tickets to available shows Andmore! Overview of Responsibilities
• Creatively sell all event spaces in alignment with budgets
• Curate, coordinate, and manage designated events from point ofcontract to hands-on execution
• Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships andpositive brand impressions
• Maintain correspondence and handle all details of events withclient throughout event preparation and execution to ensure clients’ needs aremet and/or exceeded
• Utilize appropriate documents from the Event Director and clientto create and maintain physical file for each event
• Create organized and detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to bepassed along to other departments (i.e. Front of House, Kitchen, etc.) toensure smooth execution on the day of event
• Work directly with Executive Chef, Winery Department, GM and FOHManagers to secure event needs for execution
• Schedule and conduct site tours with prospective clients, andconfirmed clients to arrange and confirm details pertaining to every element ofthe event
• Find opportunities to “Up Sell” (Custom Label Wine, beverageupgrades, menu upgrades, etc.)
• Create addendums for any additions to the original contract
• Participate in weekly event production meetings to communicate theBEOs to team
• Collect all payments (including deposit, balance and addendum) andcorrespond with the Accounting Department when necessary to facilitate andensure receipt of payments
• Oversee event set-up and introduce client/on-site contact to Frontof House Manager(s) facilitating event
• Be available for questions during event set-up and check in onevent periodically
• Establish and maintain department filing system to ensureefficiency and organization (upcoming events, events in progress, completedevents, beverage logs, etc.; archive files as appropriate)
• Maintain existing department resources (menus & descriptions,wine & beer lists, wine tasting notes, vendor resources/catalogs, etc.)
• Maintain a well articulated and properly detailed working BEO inTripleSeat and communicate with other departments throughout the planningprocess
• Create and analyze monthly and weekly Event Department Revenue vs.

Cost Report

• Other duties, projects, tasks as per business need Minimum Qualifications + 5+ years’ experience in event sales/management or equivalentrelevant experience + Proven background in strategizing and executing on-premisesevents + Strong customer service orientation skills + Proven revenue and budget management skills + Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, andresults oriented + Knowledge of practices and procedures of on-premises events + Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective clients + Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook + Professional and effective interpersonal,leadership, and communication skills, both written and oral + Appreciation and general understanding of themusic, food, and wine business + Ability to work flexible schedule includingnights, weekends, holidays if needed due to events + Bachelor’s degree preferred •About Us•Wine, food, andlive entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incrediblyunique workplace.

Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across thenation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,locally produced wines. But there’s more to us than that we’re a haven for community and creativity, aplace where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but away of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionaryMichael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providingunforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues tosustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers arange of topnotch events & experiences.

• We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery.

We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.•