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Events Manager/Representative

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

The Kansas City Monarchs is a dynamic organization committed to enhancing the quality of life in the community through impactful events and engagements within their facilities. As part of The Studer Family of Companies, the Monarchs operate various event spaces within the stadium, offering versatile venues for public and private gatherings, corporate functions, and community events. This organization values long-term relationships with clients and is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service through well-coordinated event planning and execution.

The role of the Events Representative at the Kansas City Monarchs centers on driving revenue through the effective promotion and management... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Maintain professional attitude and appearance at all times
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven sales track record and marketing experience required
  • Ability to build rapport and long-term relationships
  • Knowledge of all company's products and services
  • Must have excellent time management and planning skills
  • Ability to direct the work of others
  • Knowledge of food and restaurant environments and event planning
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented with all guest services
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Required to stand, walk, and lift items up to 30 pounds on a regular basis
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Three to five years of related experience in sales, marketing, or event management
  • Proven sales track record and marketing experience
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build rapport and long-term relationships
  • Knowledge of company's products and services
  • Excellent time management and planning skills
  • Ability to direct the work of others
  • Knowledge of food and restaurant environments and event planning
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Duties

  • Responsible for generating revenue through outside sales for all of KC Monarchs event spaces
  • Work with the internal team, marketing staff, and other managers to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximize revenue for their organization
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
  • Promote the company's products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives
  • Find potential new customers, present to them, ultimately convert them into clients, and continue to grow business
  • Manage existing clients and ensure their event needs are satisfied by working with the onsite event coordinators
  • Call on clients, often being required to make presentations on solutions and services that meet or predict their clients' future needs
  • Develop our event portfolio for each venue
  • Hire, train, educate, and manage staff on proper event procedures and coordination activities
  • Create new ideas for events
  • Negotiate and create sales presentations
  • Responsible for all contracts
  • Book venues and negotiate fees
  • Drive attendance to the event through intercompany promotional tactics
  • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
  • Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention
  • Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary
  • Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation
  • Establish work procedures and processes that support the company and departmental standards, procedures and strategic directives
  • Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department or employee concerns
  • Perform all other duties as requested or directed

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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