Strategic Event Director - NYC Sales & Growth

Dish Food & Events; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule after 90 days

Competitive salary with commission

Monthly cellphone reimbursement

Major medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

401k plan

Commuter benefits

Learning & development

Free lunch

Job summary

Dish Food & Events in New York, NY is seeking an Event Director to lead the sales lifecycle from prospecting to client delivery. The role blends strategic outreach with hands-on event execution in a fast-paced hospitality setting, including weddings, social, and corporate events.

The ideal candidate thrives on building relationships, closing deals and mentoring junior sales team members. A passion for hospitality and a results-driven mindset are essential for success in this high-energy NYC

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in event sales, business development, or client management within catering/hospitality/events.
• Proven ability to drive revenue through proactive sales strategies including lead generation and outreach.
• Strong client-relations and end-to-end sales lifecycle experience.
• Experience with CRM tools and sales tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own annual sales goals for weddings, social and corporate events.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure profitable events and accurate billing.
• Create proposals, timelines, and event paperwork; manage client timelines.
• Research and develop new business with venues and planners; nurture existing accounts.
• Attend sales and production meetings; partner with culinary/operations teams for polished events.
• Maintain Dish client database and calendar; support on-site events as needed.

Skills

Event sales

Lead generation

Client management

CRM proficiency

Proposals

Negotiations

Closing deals

Leadership

Outbound sales

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Dish Food & Events in New York, NY is seeking an Event Director to lead the sales lifecycle from prospecting to client delivery. The role blends strategic outreach with hands-on event execution in a fast-paced hospitality setting, including weddings, social, and corporate events.

The ideal candidate thrives on building relationships, closing deals and mentoring junior sales team members. A passion for hospitality and a results-driven mindset are essential for success in this high-energy NYC