Events Services Manager (Sales and Event Services Manager)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $91,032.23 - $128,091.49
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Bilingual Pay
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional Development
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
The City of Sacramento employs the role of Events Services Manager within its Convention, Culture, and Leisure Department to oversee the Sales and Booking department responsible for managing three prominent facilities: the Convention Center, Performing Arts Center, and Memorial Auditorium. This government position demands a seasoned professional capable of managing high-volume conventions, concerts, and special events within a dynamic metropolitan environment. The City of Sacramento is renowned for its vibrant cultural and entertainment offerings, and its facilities serve as hubs for community gatherings, entertainment, and commerce. The Convention Center complex is a monumental asset to Sacramento’s economy, drawing visitors and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Five years of experience in the preparation for, and presentation of, convention and entertainment events including the supervision of personnel and coordination of activities, or in supervising, planning, and scheduling the maintenance of a large multi-functional facility
- bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, marketing, or a closely related field
- additional years of experience related to the essential duties of the position including public relations or entertainment facility management, or hotel events planning experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis, up to four years, at the discretion of the hiring authority
- reside within Sacramento region or have ability to report to a City of Sacramento worksite with little notice
- proof of education required at time of appointment
- ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of principles and techniques used in planning, coordinating, and servicing of a variety of convention, meeting, theatrical, and entertainment events
- knowledge of multi-purpose facility and theater operation and maintenance
- knowledge of health, fire, safety, and emergency procedures affecting the use of public events facilities
- knowledge of principles of administration, personnel management, budgeting, marketing, and promotion
- knowledge of computers and computer applications
- skill in multitasking
- skill in contract negotiations
- skill in presentations to large groups
- skill in staff supervision
- skill in prioritizing in an event driven atmosphere
- skill in use of computers, computer applications, and software
- ability to select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates and/or contract labor
- ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- ability to develop work procedures and project priorities to avoid interference with on-going events
- ability to develop a marketing strategy to achieve a financial goal
- ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- ability to work extended hours, including nights and weekends
- ability to work under time pressure
- ability to anticipate service needs for individual events
Job Duties
- Plan, direct, and prioritize the work of a major section of the management of the Sacramento Convention Center
- coordinate event planning and implementation and outside service needs with catering, concessionaires, security, ushers, and all other service providers, as well as with City departments and facility lessees to assure effective, efficient, and economical event operations
- meet with facility users and prospective users to determine and meet needs
- conduct site inspections for facility users and meeting planners
- provide information regarding facility capabilities, services, and associated costs
- work with the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Center to promote the Center and downtown Sacramento to potential customers
- prospect and evaluate qualified revenue generation businesses that best match Center space
- review and approve all contracts to ensure accuracy of space and rental charges
- check facilities and equipment to ensure proper operation and readiness to meet client needs, and to maintain energy conservation procedures
- prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, contracts, and studies related to events and facility use
- supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel to meet the needs of the licensee and ensure the efficient operation of Community Center events
- provide technical direction to staff, City, or contract personnel in the planning, development, and implementation of facility modification
- respond to facility user complaints and inquiries
- perform other or related duties as assigned
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