SUMMARY
Yondr's Events team is seeking a Private Events Sales manager to source and organize phone-free private Events. This person will bring their expertise, relationships, and on-the-ground experience to drive new business and execute successful phone-free events from start to finish. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, highly organized and comfortable with data entry and systems.
While this position is remote, we are prioritizing candidates located in the New York City area.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and implement strategy to grow Yondr's Events business in North America.
- Emphasis on weddings, corporate, hospitality, celebrity, and music based events
- Source Event leads through inbound and outbound tactics.
- Properly quote Event service by assessing a client's needs and the nature of the event.
- Craft an on site plan for each Event, taking into account staffing, layout and all logistics involved.
- Remain on-call the day of the event to problem-solve any potential issues.
- Upload and update Event and client information into internal systems.
- Analyze the success of each event by collecting feedback from attendees and staff.
- Create and develop strong, long-lasting relationships with customers
- Ensure every customer feels supported and is successful in creating a phone-free event
- Oversee and manage smooth transition from sales conversation to implementation, back to account management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 4+ years in event planning / producing
- Optional 2+ years experience in sales
- Optional 2+ years experience recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff
- Passionate about Yondr's mission
- Enjoy speaking with people in-person
- Excited to travel and be on the road
- Excited to work on the ground at events
- Open to working on weekends and "event hours"
- Understands the "language" of events / wedding planners
- Extreme attention to detail in all aspects of responsibilities
- Proficient in Google Suite
BENEFITS
- 100% paid medical coverage plan option for employees and access to 15+ plan types, including PPO, HMO and HDHP
- Dental and vision and ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous PTO for rest and recharge throughout the year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 1 week paid holiday break at the end of December, for a company-wide closure + 11 additional nationally recognized holidays
- 401(k) offering
- Tech tool preference, including choice of PC or Mac.
- Hybrid employees receive catered lunch twice a week.
