Sales Executive, Corporate and Social Events

Convene Hospitality Group•New York, NY

7h•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Convene Hospitality Group is seeking a driven, hospitality-minded Sales Executive to help generate business across its 16 meeting and event venues in New York City. Based in NYC and reporting to the Director of Sales, this role proactively identifies opportunities, develops high-value business relationships, and manages client agreements from initial outreach through closing in alignment with company growth strategies. The Sales Executive drives revenue and manages a sales pipeline, engages corporate meeting and event decision-makers, responds to client inquiries, presents venue options, and develops market and competitive knowledge. The position requires corporate event, hospitality, or meetings sales experience in the NYC market, strong contract negotiation and communication skills, and a consultative approach to tailoring solutions to client needs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of high-volume corporate event, hospitality, or meetings sales experience directly within the NYC market.
Proven ability to operate flexibly and at pace in a fast-scaling, high-growth environment.
Strong contract negotiation skills.
Quick communication turnaround.
A consultative selling approach and ability to tailor solutions to client specifications.
Alignment with Convene’s GRIT values: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Drive and close sales to meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue targets across 16 NYC properties while following internal pricing guidelines.
Identify and engage corporate meeting and event decision-makers, referral partners, and target accounts through direct outreach, trade shows, industry receptions, and networking events.
Respond promptly to incoming client inquiries.
Conduct in-person site inspections and virtual tours across local venues.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of CHG products, pricing, and the local competitive landscape.
Build strong relationships with industry counterparts.
Manage client agreements from initial outreach through closing in alignment with company growth strategies.