Strategic Venue Sales & Experience Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

Free French classes and discounted文化

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Complimentary membership

Job summary

L’Alliance New York, a premier center for French language and francophone arts, seeks a Director of Venue Sales & Experience to lead earned revenue through end-to-end sales, partnerships, and optimal use of the venues in midtown Manhattan. This role requires entrepreneurial drive, deep sales experience, and a passion for our cultural mission.

The Director will report to the VP of External Affairs & Advancement, oversee licensing and rentals, and collaborate across Facilities, Programming, IT,

Qualifications

• 10+ years in venue sales, hospitality sales, property management, or commercial leasing, preferably in a non-profit or cultural institution.
• Exceptional negotiation, networking, and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in contact management software, venue management calendars, and financial tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop a commercial rental (licensing) strategy to maximize earned income.
• Manage the complete sales pipeline, conduct property tours, negotiate rental contracts, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with marketing to design collateral and monitor market trends to optimize pricing structures.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Events, IT, and Security to ensure seamless event execution and budgeting workflow.
• Staff front of house and event staff for rental events and oversee payroll and reimbursements.

Skills

Venue sales

Hospitality sales

Property management

Commercial leasing

Negotiation

Networking

Presentation skills

CRM software

Venue calendars

Financial tracking

Tools

CRM software

Venue management calendars

Financial tracking tools

Job description

L’Alliance New York, a premier center for French language and francophone arts, seeks a Director of Venue Sales & Experience to lead earned revenue through end-to-end sales, partnerships, and optimal use of the venues in midtown Manhattan. This role requires entrepreneurial drive, deep sales experience, and a passion for our cultural mission.

The Director will report to the VP of External Affairs & Advancement, oversee licensing and rentals, and collaborate across Facilities, Programming, IT,