Event Director| Sonnier & Castle by Rhubarb LLC dba Events by RHC
Updated: July 07
New York
Event Management / Sales
88.2
4.5mi
Job Abstract
The ideal candidate is meticulous, eager, open minded, and fanatical about building memorable experiences centered around delicious food and beverage. You will be responsible for each event from engaging the initial inquiry, selling RHC services, menu planning, and event execution, whilst working in tandem with our Operations and Production teams to bring the event to life. This role will pay a salary of $72,000 to $75,000 plus 4% commission Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vi... more details
Event Director| Sonnier & Castle by Rhubarb LLC dba Events by RHC
LocationUS-NY-New York
Job ID
2024-16599
Location Name
Sonnier & Castle by Rhubarb LLC dba Events by RHC
Category
Event Management / Sales
Type
Regular Full-Time
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
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Overview
The ideal candidate is meticulous, eager, open minded, and fanatical about building memorable experiences centered around delicious food and beverage. You will be responsible for each event from engaging the initial inquiry, selling RHC services, menu planning, and event execution, whilst working in tandem with our Operations and Production teams to bring the event to life.
This role will pay a salary of $72,000 to $75,000 plus 4% commission
Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).
This position will remain open until Sept 30, 2024
Responsibilities
Proactively identify, solicit, and cultivate new clients
Design, develop, and sell catered events tailored to client priorities and preferences
Develop/maintain knowledge of market trends, competition, and customers
Achieve individual yearly budgeted sales goals
Assist clients with menu selection, wine selection, service planning, and event design
Create, distribute, and follow up with client proposals, contracts, further planning documents
Entertain potential and existing clients and conduct site tours and venue walk-throughs as needed
Collect deposits and payments associated with event contracts
Attend events, follow up with clients to solicit feedback, maintain relationship to encourage repeat business
Various projects / tasks as needed
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in catering sales and event management role
Knowledge of practices and procedures related to off-premises catering
Proven background in strategizing and executing catering sales
Strong guest service orientation and skills
Proven revenue and budget management skills
Detail and results oriented
Effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective clients
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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