Sony Hall Hiring for Event Coordinator at New York, NY Full Time

Sony Hall, a state of the art multi purpose event space / live music venue, looking for an experienced Sales Coordinator for our events department.

Responsibilities include working with clients to provide conception to completion event services, soliciting new sales accounts, & maintaining relationships with existing accounts.

Candidates must have passion for sales, events & hospitality. You must possess the ability to multitask in a fast paced environment, work well under pressure, be organized, flexible, self-motivated, willing to work long hours.

• Ability to adapt to change & look for creative solutions to opportunities
• Proven track record of Sales experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as thrive off of a team atmosphere
• Attention to detail, strong work ethic and sense of urgency required
• Minimum of (2) year NYC Experience

Overall Sales Team Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Responsible to maintain a positive, well versed, energetic sales department that actively sell Sony Hall
• Book day time meetings, events under 100 guests, group packages and more throughout 3 venues.
• Further developing client base generating increase in business through client relationships, solicitation and networking.
• Meet with or call individual corporate clients by telephone to solicit daily, annual and weeknight business.
• Establish knowledge of guest’s needs to increase sales.
• Meet and greet clients
• Answer customer inquiries
• Entertaining & maintaining relationships with existing accounts
• Nurturing existing clients & penetrating their business to maximize their potential
• Networking, and really working with people to “create” their vision.
• Oversees client sales events & builds relationships ensuring guest satisfaction & that all standards are maintained.
• Be the main point of contact for client after the contract is signed, to include creating a menu, answering general questions, generating a run of show, etc.
• Oversee the execution of the event, and be an on-site contact for the client during the set-up and event
• Track revenue of all upcoming and past events
• Prepare contracts, both for private events and for groups during concerts
• Provide accurate and consistent Event Orders to all departments.
• Send out general information for initial inquiries
• Work closely with operations and culinary teams to ensure successful events and repeat clients.
• Site inspections
• Use effective and efficient time management.