Temporary Event Sales Supervisor – Onsite Planning Lead

Conservatory; Pittsburgh (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens seeks an Event Sales Supervisor to assist in all aspects of the event sales department, focusing on scheduling and managing event sales across Conservatory spaces.

The role requires coordinating with caterers, vendors and staff, maintaining timelines, BEOs and floor plans, and ensuring accurate income reporting. Evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• .Must have exceptional guest service skills and strong organizational skills.
• .Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• .Considerable knowledge of computers, with Microsoft Office suite and TripleSeat CRM experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary staff person responsible for event sales of individual spaces within or the entire Conservatory.
• Prepare and maintain overall timelines/time flows for events.
• Manage event communications, banquet event orders (BEO), event floor plans, contracting and other interactions within TripleSeat CRM.
• Coordinate with caterers, rental companies, musicians, etc., prior to events to determine logistics and floor plans.
• On day of event, provide onsite event organization and oversight of clients, staff and vendors. Coordinate cleanup and inspect spaces for damages.
• Direct event assistants during events.
• Develop good working relationship with all departments involved in event sales and special events.
• Maintain prompt, responsive communications with leads, booked clients, vendors and other partners.
• Develop good relationships with all clients.
• Schedule appointments and meet with leads to view available options.
• Participate in the development of short- and long-range planning for the department in accordance with the Conservatory’s goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate, organized and up-to-date record-keeping in Tripleseat CRM.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate income reports and deposits of money received.
• Prepare appropriate acknowledgements.
• Assist in planning and execution of internal events such as May Market, seasonal fundraising galas, performing arts collaborations, etc. as needed.
• Perform other activities and duties as requested for proper Conservatory operation.

Skills

Guest service

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communications

Fast-paced environment

Support of mission

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

TripleSeat CRM

Job description

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens seeks an Event Sales Supervisor to assist in all aspects of the event sales department, focusing on scheduling and managing event sales across Conservatory spaces.

The role requires coordinating with caterers, vendors and staff, maintaining timelines, BEOs and floor plans, and ensuring accurate income reporting. Evening and weekend work is required.