Commission Based Event Sales Agent – Waterfront Landmark Venue, The Bronx, NY
Opportunity Description
We operate Orchard Beach Pavilion, a newly opened venue in a restored 1930s landmark on Long Island Sound in the Bronx. It is the only landmark waterfront wedding venue in the borough. We are building our private events business and looking for independent sales professionals to bring in bookings.
The Opportunity
You will sell private and corporate event bookings across three spaces:
Pavilion Hall: up to 200 guests
Upper Balcony: up to 150 guests with water views
North Waiting Room Restaurant: up to 150 guests
Event types include corporate meetings, conferences, receptions and holiday parties, plus weddings, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, repasts, christenings, showers, birthdays, retirements, and community and nonprofit events.
Packages run from $50 to $150 per person depending on event type and space. Ample free parking is on site.
How it works
– You find and qualify clients through your own network.
– Confirm open dates with our team before quoting.
– We host the venue tour and issue the contract.
– We coordinate the booking with the client through to the event day.
– You get paid on collected revenue.
Commission
– 5% of collected event revenue
– 7% on Monday to Thursday and off season bookings (5% plus 2 extra points)
– Kids parties under $3,000 pay a flat fee of $250
– Paid on revenue actually collected, not on contracts signed
– 50% when the client’s deposit clears and 50% after the event is held and paid in full
– Payment within 5 business days of each trigger
– 90 day ownership on documented leads, starting from your first documented contact
– Cancelled bookings forfeit unpaid commission
Target territories
Bronx (Pelham Bay, Co op City, City Island, Throgs Neck, Country Club, Westchester Square) and southern Westchester (Pelham, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle). Corporate and institutional contacts across NYC and Westchester are welcome.
Who we are looking for
Independent sales professionals with a network in the Bronx, Westchester, or NYC and a background in events, venues, hospitality, or relationship based B2B sales. Corporate, healthcare, education, and nonprofit contacts are especially valuable. Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
Independent contractor (1099). Agents sell approved packages and dates only. Unwind confirms every booking.
USP (Why products/services better that competitors): Orchard Beach Pavilion gives clients what most Bronx event halls cannot: a landmark building on the water. The hall holds up to 250 guests and the loggia holds up to 175 with sunset views over Long Island Sound. Parking is ample and free, which matters for guests coming from Westchester and across the Bronx. Pricing is built for the local market. Packages run from $50 to $150 per person depending on event type. Clients get a waterfront setting and a landmark backdrop without paying Manhattan waterfront rates. Agents sell a venue with a real story and a visual hook that photos and tours sell for them.
Commission payment details: 5% of collected event revenue 7% on Monday to Thursday and off season bookings (5% plus 2 extra points) Commission is paid on revenue actually collects from the client, not on contracts signed When you get paid 50% when the client's deposit clears 50% after the event is held and paid in full Payment within 5 business days of each trigger Lead protection 90 day ownership on documented leads, starting from your first documented contact Other terms Cancelled bookings forfeit unpaid commission Kids parties under $3,000 pay a flat fee of $250 Agents sell approved packages and dates only, and Unwind confirms every booking
Desirable sales methods : Telesales, Online sales
Products/services sales agents required to sell under this opportunity: Agents sell private event bookings across three spaces at Orchard Beach Pavilion: 1. Pavilion Hall (up to 200 guests) Our largest space. Best suited for weddings, quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, corporate events and conferences, holiday parties, and large community celebrations. 2. Upper Balcony (up to 150 guests) An elevated space with water views. Best suited for receptions, cocktail hours, sunset events, intimate weddings, birthdays, showers, and corporate gatherings. 3. North Waiting Room Restaurant (up to 150 guests) A restaurant style space for mid size events. Best suited for repasts, christenings, showers, birthdays, retirements, and business or community meetings. Event types agents sell Weddings, quinceañeras, and Sweet 16s Corporate meetings, conferences, receptions, and holiday parties Repasts, christenings, showers, birthdays, and retirements Community and nonprofit events Pricing: packages from $50 to $150 per person depending on event type and space. Agents quote approved packages and dates only, and Unwind confirms every booking.
Average sales cycle (from initial contact with prospect to deal closing): Weeks
Customer Type: Both B2B and B2C
About training : We keep the sales process simple so you can focus on finding clients. Onboarding: A walkthrough of the venue and an onboarding call] covering packages, capacity, available dates, and how bookings work. Agent sales kit: A one page guide with package details, pricing, capacity, and answers to common client questions. Venue tours: Our team hosts every tour for your clients, so you never need to run the site visit yourself. Contracts and booking: We issue the contract, collect payments, and manage the client through to the event day. Date and availability checks: Confirm open dates with our team before you quote a client, so you never promise something we cannot deliver. Named contact: One point of contact for questions, lead registration, and payout updates. Lead protection: Documented leads are yours for 90 days. Payment tracking: A simple report or statement showing your bookings and commission status. Commission is paid within 5 business days of each trigger.
Are territories exclusive?: No
Whether sales representative need to keep stock of product?: No