Event Coordinator

  • Lokal Eatery & Bar
  • Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

4 years

Job Details Events Sales & Coordinator(Commission Based)
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Events Sales & Coordinator to support our Director of Events while developing and managing their own event business. This role combines sales, client relations, event planning, and onsite execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both building relationships and bringing events to life.

The successful candidate will assist in generating event revenue, coordinating event logistics, conducting venue tours, supporting client relationships, and ensuring flawless execution of private dining, corporate events, social celebrations, and special experiences.

This is a commission-based position with significant earning potential for a driven hospitality professional.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Director of Events in generating and managing private event business.

  • Respond promptly to event inquiries and assist in converting leads into confirmed bookings.

  • Conduct venue tours, client meetings, and follow-up communications.

  • Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, hotels, concierge teams, community organizations, and local businesses.

  • Prospect for new event opportunities through networking, referrals, and outreach.

  • Assist with event proposals, contracts, banquet event orders (BEOs), and client communications.

  • Coordinate event logistics with culinary, operations, and management teams.

  • Attend site visits, tastings, and planning meetings.

  • Remain onsite during events to ensure smooth execution and exceptional guest experiences.

  • Serve as a liaison between clients and venue teams throughout the planning process.

  • Assist with post-event follow-up and client retention efforts.

  • Help identify opportunities to increase event revenue and repeat business.

Qualifications
  • 2-5 years of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, catering, or event experience preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Naturally outgoing, energetic, and comfortable building relationships.

  • Sales-minded with the ability to identify and develop business opportunities.

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and event schedules when necessary.

  • Professional appearance and commitment to exceptional hospitality.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who loves people, enjoys networking, and understands that hospitality is built on relationships. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and willing to do whatever it takes to ensure every event is successful.

This person should be equally comfortable prospecting for new business, giving venue tours, planning event details, and being onsite during execution. They understand that successful events require both strong sales skills and hands-on involvement.

Compensation
  • Commission-based compensation structure with substantial earning potential plus a small base salary

  • Mentorship and growth opportunities working directly alongside senior hospitality leadership.

  • Clear pathway to advancement within the events and sales organization.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Unpaid

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off

Required Skills

Relationship Building

Networking

Proactivity

Dependability

Event Execution

Attention to Customer Satisfaction

Problem Solving

Time Management

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Sales Strategy Development

Client Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Creativity in Event Planning

Understanding of Hospitality Industry Trends

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Job ID: 522813828
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026

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