LN Venues, Special Events Sales Manager - House of Blues New Orleans
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
mental health benefits
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprising global market leaders including Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster holds the distinction of being the global leader in event ticketing, transacting over 620 million tickets annually and serving approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts stands as the largest global provider of live entertainment, promoting more than 50,000 events each year for nearly 7,000 artists across 40-plus countries. These divisions enable Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to develop strategic music marketing programs connecting over 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation events annually. For more information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation Entertainment is recruiting a passionate, motivated, and driven sales professional with an entrepreneurial spirit for a key sales role within their team. This role demands resourcefulness, innovation, forward thinking, and commitment to meeting ambitious financial goals. The position focuses on driving revenue growth by aggressively meeting individual sales quotas, tracking financial performance per market segment—such as convention, association, incentive, tour & travel, social, local, corporate, SMERF, and destination management companies (DMCs)—and assisting in the creation of annual sales plans.
In this role, the successful candidate will consistently meet and exceed sales targets, maintain and build a comprehensive client database, engage actively with various community and professional organizations, and uphold Live Nation’s high standards of customer service and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing inquiries efficiently, executing contract negotiations, generating proposals and special event orders, and maintaining accurate event and financial records. Strong competency in using specialized software tools like Caterease, Cendyn, Exact Target, Rome, and Hoovers is required.
Additional duties involve developing sales strategies, supporting promotional campaigns, attending industry trade shows and networking events, and collaborating across departments to ensure smooth event execution and guest satisfaction. The role demands solid knowledge of food and beverage service standards, guest relations, and event operations, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills to foster positive relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
Live Nation offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, career development opportunities, and perks designed to support the overall well-being and success of their staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional with hospitality industry expertise, particularly in catering and social event markets, who is eager to join a globally recognized leader in the live entertainment industry and contribute to memorable experiences for millions of fans worldwide.
Live Nation Entertainment is recruiting a passionate, motivated, and driven sales professional with an entrepreneurial spirit for a key sales role within their team. This role demands resourcefulness, innovation, forward thinking, and commitment to meeting ambitious financial goals. The position focuses on driving revenue growth by aggressively meeting individual sales quotas, tracking financial performance per market segment—such as convention, association, incentive, tour & travel, social, local, corporate, SMERF, and destination management companies (DMCs)—and assisting in the creation of annual sales plans.
In this role, the successful candidate will consistently meet and exceed sales targets, maintain and build a comprehensive client database, engage actively with various community and professional organizations, and uphold Live Nation’s high standards of customer service and operational excellence. Responsibilities include managing inquiries efficiently, executing contract negotiations, generating proposals and special event orders, and maintaining accurate event and financial records. Strong competency in using specialized software tools like Caterease, Cendyn, Exact Target, Rome, and Hoovers is required.
Additional duties involve developing sales strategies, supporting promotional campaigns, attending industry trade shows and networking events, and collaborating across departments to ensure smooth event execution and guest satisfaction. The role demands solid knowledge of food and beverage service standards, guest relations, and event operations, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills to foster positive relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
Live Nation offers competitive benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, career development opportunities, and perks designed to support the overall well-being and success of their staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional with hospitality industry expertise, particularly in catering and social event markets, who is eager to join a globally recognized leader in the live entertainment industry and contribute to memorable experiences for millions of fans worldwide.
Job Requirements
- Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training certification or equivalent
- Working knowledge of local and regional markets
- Proficiency with computers including Windows environment, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
- Ability to delegate, follow up, and relate to staff and clients effectively
- Tolerance of all cultures, music, and art forms
- Ability to maintain accurate financial records and event documentation
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Three to five years sales experience in the hospitality industry
- Experience in catering sales, social and wedding markets highly preferred
- Skilled in interpersonal communications and organizational concepts
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, and guest relations
- Proficient in use of Caterease, Cendyn, Exact Target, Rome, Hoovers
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Local market experience and relationships
Job Duties
- Meet and exceed individual sales goals
- Consistently fulfill sales call quotas and required tracking protocol
- Handle initial phone call and electronic inquiries within 24 hours
- Develop and maintain comprehensive client databases
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community and professional organizations
- Generate proposals, special event orders, and contracts
- Attend tradeshows, networking events, and off-site sales efforts as directed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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