Senior Event Sales Manager – Hospitality & Experiences

Union Square Hospitality Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Employee relief fund

Dining credit

Dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Growth & mentorship

Job summary

Union Square Hospitality Group is seeking an Event Sales Manager for in-person work in New York to own client relationships from inquiry to event execution and to drive revenue with excellent guest experience.

You will collaborate with restaurant operators and cross-team partners, refine systems for a high-volume events calendar, and lead planning, timelines, vendors, and on-site coordination, while maintaining exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in event sales or hospitality management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining a warm, team-oriented approach.
• Strategic thinking with attention to detail and guest experience.
• Passion for mentorship, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Open availability and comfort fully working in-person.
• A genuine passion for hospitality and creating meaningful experiences.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate Enlightened Hospitality for stakeholders while supporting business objectives.
• Strengthen the event program with curiosity, creativity, and daily improvements.
• Build and refine systems to run a high volume of events smoothly.
• Own client relationships from inquiry through execution with proposals and contracts.
• Manage the event calendar balancing revenue goals with seamless logistics.
• Be the voice of the client across teams to ensure promises are fulfilled.
• Lead event planning and execution including BEOs, timelines, vendors, and on-site coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Under pressure

Strategic thinking

Mentorship

In-person

Hospitality passion

Job description

Union Square Hospitality Group is seeking an Event Sales Manager for in-person work in New York to own client relationships from inquiry to event execution and to drive revenue with excellent guest experience.

You will collaborate with restaurant operators and cross-team partners, refine systems for a high-volume events calendar, and lead planning, timelines, vendors, and on-site coordination, while maintaining exceptional hospitality.