Manager of Event Sales and Operations

The Frick Collection • New York, NY

just now • $85,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Special Events, the Manager of Event Sales and Operations will join a team-oriented and supportive department responsible for the planning and execution of The Frick Collection’s roster of internal events, fundraisers, and venue rentals. The Manager of Event Sales and Operations is a high-level, strategic role responsible for driving revenue, cultivating client relationships, and overseeing the execution of external events. This position directly supervises one part time Event Coordinator.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and consistently delivers outstanding results.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event, venue, or catering sales
• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders of all levels with professionalism and courtesy
• Experience with event management software such as TripleSeat, Artifax, or GoFMX

Nice To Haves

• Interest in arts and culture is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Events to develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet revenue targets and attract events, meetings, and celebrations to the museum, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with corporate clients, social planners, event organizers, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage all event inquiries with the support of the Special Events Assistant ensuring timely responses to both phone and email requests.
• Track pipeline activity and forecast revenue accurately.
• Conduct regular client site visits and walk throughs to showcase the venue.
• Oversee all operational aspects of booked events including contract oversight, sending invoices, and overseeing the full life cycle of rental events, from initial inquiry through event completion and final payments
• Oversee vendor coordination and logistics management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, permits, and venue policies.
• Work closely with other departments (i.e. Security, Housekeeping, Engineering) to coordinate and execute events seamlessly, exceeding client expectations.
• Directly manage and mentor one part-time Event Coordinator

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
• Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 15 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
• Paid Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
• Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee’s annual salary.
• Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan – 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
• Additional benefits include discounted transit benefit, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed