Convene · 2 weeks ago
Sales Executive - Social Events
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expConvene is a global hospitality company focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. They are seeking a high-performing Sales Executive to strategically expand their market presence and build lasting client partnerships in the social events sector.
Commercial Real EstateCoworkingDigital MediaEvent ManagementEventsHospitalityVirtual Workforce
Responsibilities
Actively discover and engage new corporate, social, and referral partners
Own the end-to-end sales process for all opportunities, from initial inquiry to final contract
Cultivate and grow relationships with both current and prospective clients
Generate, negotiate, and close agreements that meet client specifications while adhering to internal revenue goals
Maintain a thorough knowledge of the competitive landscape
Be accountable for achieving and exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of high-volume corporate and social event sales experience in the New York market
Proven track record of exceeding revenue goals with a focus on both corporate and social catering
Strategic mindset and strong business acumen to identify, qualify, and close high-value business
Exceptional relationship-building skills and a passion for client-facing work
A deep knowledge of food and beverage compositions, menu planning, and current social event trends
Experience with contract management and an understanding of operational challenges
Computer literate in standard sales and hospitality systems (e.g., Google, Hubspot, CRM's)
Growth company DNA: a genuine passion for building, scaling, and adapting to ever-changing environments
Alignment with our core values: genuine, relentless, integrity, and teamwork (GRIT)
Benefits
Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one
24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care
Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being and support for everyday life
Fertility & family planning through Kindbody
Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday
A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge
Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption
401K plan with company matching
Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications
Continuous professional and personal development support
Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones
Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do
Company
Convene
Convene is a hospitality company that designs places to meet, work, and host events.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$281.55MKey Investors
ArrowMark PartnersBrookfield Property PartnersConversion Ventures
2022-07-12Series Unknown· $1.05M
2018-07-10Series D· $152M
2017-05-01Series C· $68M
Leadership Team
Ryan Simonetti
CEO & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-09-17
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