The LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, is now accepting resumes for the position of Senior Event 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. • 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 (minimum of 15 cold calls and outreach per week required) • 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-throughs 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 • People management, teamwork, and ability to diffuse potentially volatile situations with staff and customers under high-stress environments • 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
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