Private Events Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY

What: The Private Events Manager leads the Private Events team—overseeing event sales, coordination, and execution from inquiry to delivery. This is a hybrid leadership and producer role: while guiding the team and improving process efficiency, the Manager also takes ownership of large-scale events and strategic partnership events (e.g., Origin, Silicon Slopes Summit). This role ensures flawless execution, collaboration across departments, and a consistent Edison House experience for clients and members alike.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership (40%)

• Supervise and support the Private Events Specialist and Coordinator, providing leadership, training, and accountability.
• Maintain balance in team workload and ensure seamless client handoffs from Specialist to Coordinator.
• Evaluate team performance and identify process improvements for efficiency and guest experience.
• Collaborate with the Director of Growth on pricing, policies, and production strategy.

Event Sales & Strategy (30%)

• Oversee all inbound event inquiries, ensuring prompt, polished responses and proper qualification.
• Review proposals, budgets, and contracts before client presentation to ensure accuracy and profitability.
• Serve as escalation point for high-profile or complex client negotiations.
• Support the Private Events Specialist during peak demand or large-volume periods.

Event Production & Execution (30%)

• Act as Executive Producer for major internal and external events such as Origin and Silicon Slopes Summit.
• Lead coordination between Edison House, partners, vendors, and talent for multi-department projects.
• Oversee setup, run-of-show, and day-of execution for select high-impact events.
• Ensure seamless collaboration between departments (Culinary, Banquets, Marketing, Membership).
• Maintain operational excellence while protecting the EH brand standard across all event types.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in event management, hospitality, or production (private club or luxury environment preferred).
• Proven leadership experience managing small teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong budget management and client service skills.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities.
• Experience producing large-scale events (multi-day or multi-venue) preferred.
• Knowledge of TripleSeat or similar event management platforms a plus.

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Edison House, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have.