Are you passionate about planning unforgettable events and building strong client relationships? The York Revolution is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Director of Special Events to lead the charge in growing our non-game-day events at WellSpan Park — one of the most versatile venues in Central PA. From business meetings and networking receptions to holiday parties and full-stadium rentals, you'll sell, plan, and execute events that wow our guests and bring new energy to the ballpark all year long.

Requirements:

·       Experience in party and event sales, planning and execution

·       Strong problem-solving skill and attention to detail

·       Committed to the values of initiative, responsibility, caring relationships, integrity, and innovation
·       Proficient in computer technology including Microsoft Applications

·       Excellent organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

·       Ability to work flexible hours, holidays, weekends, and evenings

·       Ability to work 60 hours or more per week 

·       Develop new non-game-day, party and event business for the company and grow current accounts by making cold calls          to existing York Revolution clients and new prospects

·       Create event proposals and present them to prospective clients

·       Identify opportunities for self-created and external full-stadium events

·       Host and oversee all party and event proceedings and associated paperwork and execution elements

·       Proactively plan for all events, act quickly to resolve problems

·       Collaborate with sales department, marketing department, ticketing department and operations

·       Provide superior customer service to clients and prospects

·       Maintain relationship with customers by providing support with a sense of urgency

·       Use the company CRM system to record sales activities and to manage accounts

·       Support site visits, ballpark tours, on-campus planning, etc.

·       Collect client payments for events 

·       Assists with operational or non-department related tasks as requested by management

·       Continues to build on knowledge of the business and industry.

·       Other related duties as required.

·       Oversee the entire parties and events sale proceedings

·       Not authorized to bind the company into any contract.

·       Reports to the Director of Group & Hospitality Sales and VP of Business Development

·       Internal contacts: managers and team members.

·       External contacts: customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.