The Opportunity

Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, CT seeks an ambitious and talented individual to join our team as the Event Coordinator to sell and execute events throughout the facility. Chelsea Piers is a multi-faceted sports, fitness and entertainment business. The Event Coordinator will be responsible for growing revenue and developing client relationships both internal and external.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execution of both paid events and internal club/member events to include creating floor plans, placing linen orders, assisting the facility staff with setup, coordinating staffing needs and being the point of contact for the client.
• Actively sell school trips and small-scale corporate and social events throughout the Chelsea Piers Athletic Club.
• Create proposals, negotiate terms/scope of work and send event contracts.
• Conduct tours of the facility with potential clients.
• Coordinate the event details with the client leading up to the event and ensure proper and complete communication of event details with internal staff and vendors (catering, A/V, entertainment, etc.)
• Create and enhance relationships between our event clients and the Chelsea Piers Athletic Club. Recognize future partnership potential to increase retention and repeat business opportunities.
• Attend weekly events meetings and other scheduled meetings to support business operations.
• Manage leads and sales related information utilizing Zoho CRM tool.
• Work on specialty projects such as attending industry events, shopping competition and preparing revenue reports.
• Work closely with our Marketing + Events Team to assist with internal events happening in the club for our members and customers.
• Provide excellent customer service satisfaction and a high-level guest experience.
• Other related duties deemed necessary by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of two (2) years of sales/operations experience in hospitality, event, catering or related field is ideal.
• Must be energetic and hard working.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining professional behavior and a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work nights and weekends based on business levels.

Benefits

• Chelsea Piers Athletic Club discounts
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401 (K)

Schedule: Full-Time, typically 40 hours per week, days and times may vary based on business needs

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 / year, depending on experience