Senior Event Sales Manager - New York

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

The Senior Event Sales Manager handles the planning, sales, logistics, and execution of small to mid-size luxury events and full restaurant buyouts for a premier luxury property in Midtown Manhattan. This position focuses on tailored, high-touch private dining experiences rather than large-scale banquet spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inbound inquiries, sell group bookings, close contracts, and upsell food, beverage, and vendor packages.
• Act as the primary client point of contact from post-booking through event completion.
• Detail BEOs, build event floor plans, manage rentals, and keep all data up-to-date in Tripleseat.
• Coordinate setup, execution, and breakdown with internal sales, culinary, and property management teams.
• Manage vendor logistics, including deliveries and pickups.
• Handle event billing, collect final payments, process night-of/next-day closeout checks, and work with accounting on AR reconciliation.
• Support the Director of Sales & Events and oversee the Event Manager.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in event sales/management within a luxury hotel or fine dining restaurant setting.
• Proficiency in Tripleseat software (required).
• Proven experience with high-touch private dining, tailored client management, and restaurant buyouts.
• Strong organization, detail orientation, and ability to handle AR/financial tracking.
• Full schedule availability: Monday–Friday core hours, with on-call availability for weekend events as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, and carry up to 30 lbs for event setup and breakdown.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80,000.00 / year + Commissions
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Perks: Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k), Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.