Senior Event Sales Coordinator

About Noir

Noir Events & Experiences is Connecticut’s premier event venue, housed within the historic Moore Tool Company building at 785 Union Avenue in Bridgeport. What was once a cornerstone of American manufacturing has been reimagined into a striking collection of six distinct event spaces — each with its own character, but united by a shared commitment to modern industrial elegance.

We’re not a hotel ballroom. We’re not a blank-box banquet hall. We’re a team of event professionals building something ambitious — a venue brand that sets a new standard for what events in this region can look and feel like. If that excites you, keep reading.

Position Summary

Noir is looking for a driven, experienced venue sales professional to own and grow our event booking pipeline. This is not a junior coordinator role — we need a proven closer who can walk a prospective client through our spaces, build a compelling vision for their event, and convert that conversation into a signed contract. You’ll run point on the full sales cycle from first inquiry to executed agreement, with the Director of Operations remaining involved on select premium and high-value bookings.

In addition to sales, you’ll serve as the primary coordinator for booked events — managing timelines, vendor logistics, catering coordination, and day-of execution. This dual responsibility requires someone who is equally comfortable in a high-energy sales conversation and in the operational details of delivering a flawless event. As Noir grows, a dedicated Event/Catering Manager will be hired to take over coordination, allowing this role to focus fully on revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

Own the venue sales pipeline: respond to inbound inquiries within 24 hours, conduct compelling venue tours, present tailored proposals, negotiate pricing, and close bookings across all six Noir spacesManage and grow a book of business with clear revenue accountability — track leads, conversion rates, and booking volume through Perfect Venue and provide regular reporting to the OwnerBuild and maintain relationships with wedding planners, corporate event buyers, and community organizations to drive consistent referral businessServe as the dedicated client contact post-booking: coordinate event timelines, floor plans, vendor logistics, and catering selections with in-house teams and external partners (OnTheMarc, Cat’s Kitchen, Etc.)Prepare and deliver accurate event proposals, contracts, and BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) with a high standard of professionalismBe present on-site for key events to ensure seamless execution and client satisfactionCollaborate with the Marketing Manager to support seasonal campaigns, venue showcases, and open house events that drive pipelineProvide the Director of Operations with weekly pipeline updates including inquiry volume, tours conducted, proposals sent, and contracts signedRequirements

3–5 years of direct sales experience in venue sales or catering sales — this is non-negotiableDemonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding revenue and booking targetsExperience managing the full sales cycle independently: prospecting, qualifying, presenting, negotiating, and closingStrong event coordination skills — ability to manage multiple concurrent events with meticulous attention to detailExcellent communication and presentation skills with a polished, warm, and confident client-facing presenceExperience with CRM or event management platforms (Perfect Venue experience a strong plus)Flexible schedule with full availability for evenings and weekends during event seasonNice to Have

Established network of wedding planners, florists, photographers, and event vendors in the Connecticut marketExperience working with historic, industrial, or multi-space venue environmentsFamiliarity with Foolproof Brewing Company or Noir event programmingPay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)Employee discountEducation:

Bachelor's (Preferred)Experience:

Venue Sales: 3 years (Required)Ability to Commute:

Bridgeport, CT 06607 (Required)Work Location: In person