Event Sales Manager - Hampton

Virginia Beach, VA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $45,900.00 - $65,600.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending account

Job Description

Live! is a premier entertainment and hospitality destination that uniquely blends a variety of experiences including gaming, dining, nightlife, events, and more. Known for setting the standard in providing dynamic and multifaceted entertainment options, Live! offers guests a rich array of venues and activities that deliver excitement and memorable moments. Established to be a star-caliber venue, it caters to a diverse clientele seeking exceptional experiences in a vibrant atmosphere. The Live! district is revered both locally and nationally for its innovative approach to entertainment and customer service excellence. As part of this energetic environment, the organization values creativity, engagement, and... Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2-3 years of experience in sales management and/or marketing
excellent communication skills
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
ability to work flexible hours including weekends and late nights
ability to travel for workshops, tradeshows and conventions
must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
ability to stand and move safely within and outside the facility
valid driver’s license preferred
strong organizational skills
ability to handle confidential information securely

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2-3 years of experience in sales management and/or marketing, hospitality industry a plus, college degree preferred
must speak fluent English, other languages preferred
proven leadership skills and ability to drive sales
must be savvy in marketing and promotional strategies
possess an outgoing personality, ability to approach all individuals and strike up conversations
reliable and have the ability to keep collected information secured
strong project management, time management and organizational skills
communication skills utilized significantly when interacting with others, demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties reflecting highly on the venue, brand and company
excellent computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and producing BEOs and sales contracts
reading and writing abilities utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions
ability to effectively communicate information and ideas
ability to build and maintain relationships
ability to work collaboratively with all individuals on the team, including General Managers, Kitchen Managers and banquet staff
mathematical skills including basic math used frequently
problem solving, reasoning, motivating and organizational skills used often
ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions
may require valid driver’s license
required to work weekends and late nights, along with daytime office hours

Job Duties

Visit and court potential clients to increase awareness and exposure for the district
target convention and hotel conferences, capitalizing on ways to attract and sell to each
target companies that use DMCs and independent planners to find event venues
create and conduct proposal presentations and RFP responses
attend networking events in a sales capacity
maintain and grow existing client list
coordinate event details with clients once the contract is signed
work with all event vendors, including florist, rental company, security, parking
work with each venue's operations team on all event preparation
meet with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event details
assist with continual up-selling of client and event throughout the working relationship
on-site day of event coordinating to ensure execution is on schedule, maintaining contact with the client throughout and coordinating vendors
provide event recaps and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team
maintain fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor
coordinate production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials
assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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