Senior Events Manager

The LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, is now accepting resumes for the position of Senior Events Manager. The LeFrak Center at Lakeside is Brooklyn’s activity destination featuring year-round activities including ice skating, roller skating, dining, water play, biking, boating, family-friendly classes and special events.

The Senior Event Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the planning, organization, execution, and on-site management of weddings, corporate, and large-scale hospitality events. This dynamic, important role in the company serves as a primary point of contact to our diverse set of clients and partners, so attention to detail, communication, organizational skills in a fast-paced environment, a knack for working with teams, ability to multitask, and an energetic attitude are all essential qualities to possess. Time management and the ability to work well under pressure with a high level of creativity is required. This position pays commissions in addition to a base salary.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to incoming inquiries with a focus on hospitality events at Lakeside
• Full comprehension and knowledge of the property
• Assist in 360-degree event coverage: field inquiry, close event, negotiate and create contracts, manage calendar, relay event information to on-site staff, and execute event on-site as needed/requested
• Follow up with clients after completion of event
• Work in tandem with executive management to achieve sales forecasts
• Attend Event Planner Networking Events and other industry gatherings individually or with a members of the event and/or hospitality department.
• Maintain and develop a database of contacts
• Work with the marketing department, the creative team and events team to develop social media promotions and printed marketing collateral
• Research and outreach to publications, and advertising platforms that will generate leads
• Participate in expos and seminars that result in new client leads and development of event sales knowledge
• Develop new relationships with outside vendors and event planners
• Work with events staff and on-site management in execution of all events
• Attend walk-through with client
• Assist with managing on-site production and clean-up for events as necessary
• Communicate with on-site management and staff
• Obtain signed contracts from clients and track all event documentation including payments
• Assist with event bookings and obtain menu for all food and beverage
• Create BEOs, Floor Plans, Run of Shows, and Rundowns as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7 years experience coordinating special events within food and beverage industry
• Great interpersonal skills, customer service oriented, professional, attentive, and cheerful
• Responsive and proactive follow-through and follow-up
• Financially minded: understand event costs and control implementation
• Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions
• Interest in hospitality and event production industries
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and prospects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Develop and consistently strengthen relationships to leverage future potential repeat business
• Strong relationship skills with ability to influence without direct authority
• Exceptional consultative phone and face-to-face selling skills, including the ability to clearly articulate, inspire, project confidence, influence, overcome objections, and remain resilient but positive and polite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated entrepreneurial spirit looking to take initiative
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs
• Ability to work on weekends and nights as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Events management: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person