MOONLIGHT STUDIOS NYC Venue/Studio Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
Moonlight Studios seeks Venue/Studio Manager. An outgoing personality, industry knowledge, and strong consultative selling skills with a sincere focus on customer service are preferred. Nights and weekends will be required. Current management role within the corporate events services, event production, hotel, or upscale hospitality environment, preferred.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of venue management and operations within the event production industry. A minimum of two years of venue management or high-level agency experience is preferred.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate sales for Moonlight Studios
• Drive Marketing initiatives to Moonlight Studio's presence in New York
• Manage Live, Hybrid and Virtual Events and Shoots
• Maintain an onsite presence during events that will require some weekend and after-hours work
• Assist clients based on their individual usage need
• Organize all event details and communicate with necessary parties
• Create and Manage Vendor relationships
• Schedule and attend all meetings and walkthroughs for Moonlight Studios
• Build and Edit proposals and Invoices for Clients
• Manage all billing/payment terms
• Manage vendor commissions
• Maintain overall quality control over event execution to ensure client satisfaction

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Prior experience selling live event production along with hybrid or virtual events to major accounts
• Previous production experience and/or familiarity with event production terminology
• Self-starter that can thrive in both a corporate and start-up type environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of industry trends and technologies
• Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate
• Professional maturity, integrity, discipline, and a positive attitude
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to manage the successful execution of a sales strategy
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, on weekends, and on short notice when necessary

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years in venue management, event production/design sales, sales management, account management, or agency work.
• Strong experience with MS Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Mac-based Keynote for presentations
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (3 - 5 years)
• Ability to create strong contacts in the Social, Business Meetings, Events, and Trade Show industries

COMPENSATION
A comprehensive compensation package including salary, commissions, medical and dental insurance, vacation, and holidays will be offered.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Breaking the mold of traditional venues and studios, Moonlight is designed specifically for in-person, hybrid, and
studio experiences. Located in Manhattan’s vibrant SoHo neighborhood, Moonlight is a turnkey experience center that features luxurious indoor/outdoor event space, a fully appointed XR Studio and Broadcast Suite.