Senior Event Sales & Planning Manager

Lesner Inn is a waterfront event venue specializing in food and beverage–driven weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. We host over 100 events per year and pride ourselves on hospitality, operational excellence, and strong client relationships.

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Annual Bonus

The Senior Event Sales & Planning Manager leads event sales, client experience, and pre‑event planning while collaborating with kitchen, banquet, and venue operations teams to ensure flawless execution. This role balances sales performance, detailed planning, and event‑day leadership.

• Manage incoming inquiries and assigned lead flow
• Conduct venue tours and manage the booking process
• Prepare proposals, contracts, floor plans, and BEOs
• Lead tastings and planning meetings
• Oversee planning from contract through execution
• Serve as Event Manager or Day‑Of Coordinator for high touch events
• Provide additional on‑site leadership support for events managed by junior team members
• Coordinate with kitchen, bar, banquet, and venue operations teams
• Mentor and support junior sales and planning staff
• Assist with annual open house and sales materials updates

• 4+ years in event sales, hospitality, catering, or venue management
• Strong food & beverage knowledge
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Weekend availability required
• Performance‑based incentives

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Hospitality