Event Coordinator

Job Summary

We are looking for an energetic and organized Event Coordinator. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind planning, executing, and managing private parties, group bookings, corporate events, celebrations and other special events for New Orleans night-life venues.

This is a sales-focused position for someone who knows how to find business, build relationships, and follow through. We want someone to take what we have and expand it by reaching out to potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Generate new private event and group business.
• Respond to and convert incoming event inquiries.
• Prospect local businesses, hotels, concierges, convention groups, tour operators, wedding groups, and other potential partners.
• Build relationships with event planners and hospitality professionals.
• Sell venue spaces and packages with drink options and event upgrades.
• Prepare proposals and follow up with leads.
• Use Perfect Venue software to manage inquiries, leads, proposals, and payments.
• Maintain an organized sales pipeline in Perfect Venue.
• Coordinate confirmed event details with venue management and operations staff.
• Develop repeat and referral business.
• Represent out venues professionally in the New Orleans hospitality and event community.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning or management within the hospitality or events industry.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to upsell services and secure favorable terms with vendors.
• Proficiency in Perfect Venue or similar event management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with event management software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Experience managing event budgets and understanding of financial aspects such as contracts and catering costs.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective client interaction and team leadership.
• Knowledge of hospitality operations including banquet management, guest services, and catering logistics is highly desirable.

Compensation

The role is structured to reward performance. There is a base pay rate designed to soften the burden of slow performance months during the summer, but the majority of your income potential relies on your ability to book parties and be awarded a percentage of that income based on clearly outlined metrics.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with a combination of independent sales work and onsite responsibilities. This is not a traditional 9-5 position. You will be required to be on-site during parties can potentially be during late hours.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70130

Pay: $20.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Orleans, LA 70130

Salary : $20 - $34