Event Sales Manager — Onsite Luxury NYC Events

Tavern On The Green; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tavern on the Green in New York City seeks a polished, driven Event Sales Manager to join our growing Events Team. This hands-on role blends proactive sales, client relationships, and onsite execution in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate will generate new business, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with culinary and operations teams to deliver seamless experiences. Flexibility, teamwork, and a hands-on approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hospitality/event sales/venue management experience.
• Proven event sales, prospecting, and client relationship management skills.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations.
• Proficiency in Tripleseat is required.
• Established NYC events network or demonstrated ability to generate new business.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Professional, polished presentation and strong emotional intelligence.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, and remain composed under pressure.
• A proactive, accountable, solutions-oriented mindset and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, and relationship building.
• Manage the full sales cycle, including inquiries, venue tours, proposals, negotiations, contracts, and event execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, production companies, and other NYC event professionals.
• Execute events onsite, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with culinary, operations, events, and management teams to deliver seamless experiences.
• Attend client meetings, tastings, walkthroughs, and planning sessions.
• Maintain timely, professional communication throughout the planning process.
• Meet revenue goals while protecting the Tavern's brand and guest experience.
• Support operational needs as business demands require.

Skills

Event sales

Prospecting

Client relations

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Tools

Tripleseat

Job description

Tavern on the Green in New York City seeks a polished, driven Event Sales Manager to join our growing Events Team. This hands-on role blends proactive sales, client relationships, and onsite execution in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate will generate new business, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with culinary and operations teams to deliver seamless experiences. Flexibility, teamwork, and a hands-on approach are essential.