Event Sales Manager

About MML:
At McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality (MML), we create unforgettable experiences where exceptional food, service, and design come together seamlessly. Led by Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML owns and operates each of its properties, thoughtfully selecting projects that align with our vision and values. In 2024, we proudly expanded to New York City with the acquisition of Nine Orchard, a landmark hotel on the Lower East Side featuring more than seven distinctive food and beverage outlets.

The Opportunity:
We’re looking for an Event Sales Manager to join the team at Nine Orchard. This role blends creativity, relationship-building, and strategic sales expertise. You’ll lead event sales and marketing efforts across the property—connecting clients with the elegance, energy, and distinct character that define the Nine Orchard experience.

Why you'll want to work for MML:

• Competitive salary + commissions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Beverage education reimbursement
• Employee discounts at MML hotels, restaurants, and retail
• Relocation assistance
• Advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group

What You’ll Do:

• Prospect, secure, and manage a full range of private events—from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact from inquiry to post-event follow-up
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to design custom menus that highlight Nine Orchard’s refined and creative cuisine
• Create detailed proposals, floor plans, and event timelines that ensure seamless execution and an exceptional guest experience
• Manage contracts, deposits, invoicing, and forecasting for all event business
• Represent Nine Orchard and MML with professionalism, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of experience in event sales or marketing within luxury hospitality, restaurants, or lifestyle venues
• Proven ability to drive event revenue while maintaining brand standards and guest satisfaction
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a natural ability to connect with clients
• Deep understanding of luxury service standards and event operations
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Functions: Must meet the physical demands to perform critical job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
• Communication: Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Manual Dexterity: Use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Mobility: Often required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Environmental Exposure: Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold in a kitchen environment.
• Lifting: Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision: Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: Noise level is usually moderate.

If an offer is accepted for this position, you must undergo a comprehensive background check. This process may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal records, and other relevant information. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the background check process as a condition of employment.

MML Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis. We intend for all qualified applicants to be given equal opportunity and for selection decisions based on job-related factors.