Private Events Manager, Social

Brooklyn Grange, Llc • Brooklyn, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brooklyn Grange, the world’s leading soil-based rooftop farming business, is seeking a sales-driven, client-focused Private Events Manager, Social to own and grow our social private events business at our Brooklyn Navy Yard rooftop farm. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sales (P&E), this role manages a wide range of private eventswhile building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partner organizations. The Private Events Manager represents Brooklyn Grange’s mission to create sustainable, equitable, and meaningful private events, translating that mission into tailored, high-quality experiences for each client. This role balances sales, planning, and onsite execution, requiring the ability to shift between forward-looking booking work and real-time, day-of problem solving. The position is accountable for the end-to-end social private events system, from lead generation through post-event follow-up, generating approximately $1M annually in social event revenue, while maintaining strong margins and supporting community engagement efforts.

Requirements

• 2+ years of event management experience (weddings preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of Tripleseat sales experience
• Strong CRM and client funnel management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communicator across varied communication styles
• Skilled at setting expectations and converting “no” into opportunity
• Hospitality-driven, people-first, and sales-oriented
• Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and systems-minded
• Collaborative team player with leadership instincts
• Comfortable using Google Drive, Excel, and spreadsheets
• Passionate about sustainability, equity, and respectful events
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and perform physical event work

Responsibilities

• Own intake, fit review, and response for all social event inquiries.
• Execute proactive outbound sales strategies to grow social pipeline.
• Conduct inquiry calls, site visits, and walkthroughs.
• Draft proposals and contracts using approved templates.
• Manage social sales pipeline, CRM, and sales calendars.
• Coordinate invoicing and payments with Accounting.
• Maintain strong margins while growing departmental revenue.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for social clients.
• Lead planning timelines, walkthroughs, and vendor coordination.
• Communicate clearly with Events Captains, Operations, and internal teams.
• Oversee onsite supervision and execution of social events.
• Ensure Brooklyn Grange standards for hospitality, respect, and sustainability are upheld onsite.
• Manage post-event follow-up, client satisfaction, repeat bookings, and referrals.
• Transfer day-of execution to Events Captains while maintaining oversight and support.
• Provide onsite supervision as needed to ensure smooth event execution.
• Support Events Captains with clear communication, resources, and preparation.
• Participate in training, feedback, scheduling support, and regular check-ins.
• Draft and update contracts, invoices, and event materials in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide input on website content, lead quality, and marketing strategy.
• Gather testimonials and photos to support marketing and growth efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Programming & Events, Farm, Operations, and other departments to ensure cohesive execution and shared goals.
• Support community engagement and public-facing programming as needed.

Benefits

• A progressive work environment that values teamwork, learning, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Salary starts at $66,300 + 2% commission on eligible bookings
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision benefits available, effective the first full month following hire
• Employer matched up to 3% - Simple IRA, Retirement Savings Plan
• 15 days Paid Time Off annually
• 5 days of Sick and Safe Leave annually
• 10+ Paid Holidays annually
• Discounted Employee CSA offering
• Access to NYC’s most delicious vegetables when in season

What This Job Offers

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