Event Venue Manager : (Experienced Preferred

Job Summary:

We think we have a truly incredible events venue, and are looking for an incredible person to lead our Events Business *Pay based on starting or entry level experience for this position; Salary TBD and dependent on experience for experienced Events Manager*

We are ideally seeking out a well seasoned & experienced events manager, but we care most about the right culture fit and integration with our team...so if you are a hospitality professional or have related experience in another field (with sales or management experience etc) please feel free to apply (cover letter in this scenario will be important).

We have a large amount of booked events, and need someone able to hit the ground running.

There are two main aspects of this position. 1. Event Space Sales 2. Events Management

You will be responsible for every aspect of an event, starting with receiving inquires, communicating inquiry details, coordinating tours, booking events, receiving payments, planning for building logistics, timing coordinating the day of event.

We require our Events Venue Manager to be well organized, a people person, and competent with computer applications and ability to learn events CRM (Planning Pod or Perfect Venue ideally).

Communication skills and attention to detail will set apart the best among the candidates. Add a shot of enthusiasm and passion for the job and the events business and you'll be our ideal candidate.

Responsibilities:

Receive event inquires / leads, follow up, book and conduct showings (requires weekend showings which is a key to success)
Plan event with attention to details & understand & document requirements for each event, and provide all details to contract writer
Review and schedule staffing and staff assignments for day of event
Manage all event operations (preparing venue, booking vendors, receiving insurance and documents & payments in advance.)
Perform or have staff scheduled final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards (this position will require working certain events on weekends, but not all)
Manage event files on computer Windows and web application software

Experience / Requirements

Ideally 3+ years venue or event management experience (or catering sales or management)
Proficient in MS Office and web applications
Excellent vendor management skills
Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
Able to handle stress and remain calm, and communicate back and forth with clients about numerous questions and details for each event
Ability to work well with others, conduct themselves positively within a team
Positive demeanor at all times, we have a small team and events have a lot of in person dynamics with unexpected occurences

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

Philadelphia, PA 19122 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Philadelphia, PA 19122: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person