Senior Event Sales Leader - Private Dining & VIP Events

José Andrés Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Employee dining benefits

Partner discounts

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking an experienced Senior Event Sales Manager to drive revenue for private dining experiences and corporate events across our portfolio of restaurants and venues. You will manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to post-event follow-up, ensuring exceptional hospitality and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event or hospitality sales, strong industry relationships, and outstanding communication, with the ability to lead high-profile, VIP events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of event sales, catering sales, hospitality sales, or private dining experience.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed revenue goals in a senior sales role within hospitality.
• Established relationships within corporate, hospitality, or event-planning communities are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive event sales revenue across restaurants, private dining rooms, and event spaces.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through outreach, referrals, and partnerships.
• Manage inquiries, proposals, contracts, and post-event follow-up with clients.
• Coordinate event details, menus, timelines, and AV needs for successful execution.
• Maintain client relationships and gather feedback for repeat business.

Skills

Event sales

Account management

Prospecting

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Business/Marketing/Communications or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Event management software (TripleSeat)

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Job description

José Andrés Group is seeking an experienced Senior Event Sales Manager to drive revenue for private dining experiences and corporate events across our portfolio of restaurants and venues. You will manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to post-event follow-up, ensuring exceptional hospitality and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in event or hospitality sales, strong industry relationships, and outstanding communication, with the ability to lead high-profile, VIP events