Strategic Partnerships & Events Manager

StarChefs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

StarChefs is seeking a Partnerships & Events Manager in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. You will support the CEO and Managing Director, drive sales outreach, coordinate event partners, and manage on-site execution for Rising Stars events. The role suits a detail-oriented multitasker who loves the restaurant industry.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, handling proposals, follow-ups, and post-event reporting while traveling to four markets annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in events, partnerships, sales support, or related field.
• Passion for the restaurant industry and genuine interest in events.
• Ability to thrive in a small, non-corporate environment.
• Outgoing, organized, and exceptionally attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with timely follow-through.
• Natural relationship builder able to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Willingness to travel to cities across the country.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day organization of StarChefs' sales pipeline and communications, keeping prospective sponsor contacts, outreach status, and all sales information current and organized
• Direct support for all sales opportunities including executing cold outreach to prospective sponsors, responding to inbound inquiries, drafting proposals, and managing follow-up communications to keep conversations moving forward
• Research, source, and coordinate event partners throughout the year including event venues, hotel partners, and/or host restaurants for various events, editorial, and marketing needs
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for all prospective and current event partners from initial outreach, contract coordination, pre-event planning, and on-site execution
• Support on-site execution at all StarChefs Rising Stars events
• Create and deliver post-event wrap-ups and reporting to event partners
• Travel is required to all four Rising Stars markets annually for on-site event support
• Willingness to travel for additional sponsored experiential events and opportunities throughout the year

Skills

Event planning

Sales support

Partnership management

Communication

Google Suite

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

StarChefs is seeking a Partnerships & Events Manager in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. You will support the CEO and Managing Director, drive sales outreach, coordinate event partners, and manage on-site execution for Rising Stars events. The role suits a detail-oriented multitasker who loves the restaurant industry.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, handling proposals, follow-ups, and post-event reporting while traveling to four markets annually.