Manager | Sales + Events | The Manor 1858 | Leesburg, VA

About the role

The Manager of Sales & Events leads all sales, marketing, and business development for The Manor 1858, a premier wedding and events venue in Northern Virginia. This role drives revenue growth through weddings, corporate meetings, social celebrations, nonprofit galas, and special events while enhancing the venue’s market presence and reputation. The ideal candidate is a results‑driven hospitality sales leader passionate about creating exceptional client experiences, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding market share through innovative sales and marketing initiatives. The position oversees all aspects of sales and marketing, supported by the Regional Director of Sales, and works closely with the on‑property team at Hotel Burg. The incumbent must reside in the Leesburg, VA area, is exempt, reports to the Regional Director of Sales, and works 75% on‑site with 25% remote flexibility plus occasional travel. Hotel Burg is a luxury boutique hotel in historic Leesburg, VA offering 47 guest rooms and suites, upscale dining, a rooftop bar, and a private social club. Its sister property, The Manor 1858, is an offsite luxury event venue in Loudoun County specializing in weddings and events. The role primarily sells and services all events at The Manor 1858 while also contracting and managing auxiliary events and wedding room blocks at Hotel Burg for weddings at The Manor 1858.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client journey from initial inquiry through contract negotiation, event planning, and successful event execution.
• Generate new business opportunities across weddings, corporate retreats, nonprofit galas, social events, and community gatherings to achieve established revenue goals.
• Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives that increase bookings, strengthen brand awareness, and grow venue revenue.
• Serve as the onsite venue leader during events, ensuring an exceptional experience for clients, guests, and vendor partners.
• Direct event logistics, including pre‑event planning, walkthroughs, timelines, setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Partner with caterers, rental companies,