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Manager, Special Events Sales

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
flexible schedule

Job Description

Constellation Field is a premier sports and entertainment venue located in Fort Bend County, serving the Greater Houston area. Known for hosting a wide range of events including baseball games, concerts, festivals, and a variety of special events, it stands out as one of the most unique and attractive entertainment destinations in the region. The venue boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to providing exceptional experiences for both clients and attendees. With its dynamic atmosphere and dedicated staff, Constellation Field continuously strives to maximize its appeal and usage beyond just gameday events, positioning itself as a versatile hub for community... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of three years of sales and operations experience
  • At least one year in a special events sales environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage high-pressure situations
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Physical ability to lift and move items up to 75 lbs
  • Ability to operate maintenance and heavy equipment
  • Willingness to work in variable weather conditions
  • Ability to travel occasionally
  • Proficiency in customer relationship management
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Job Qualifications

  • A minimum of three (3) years of sales and operations experience with at least one (1) year in a special events sales environment
  • Exceptional written and verbal skills
  • Creative and professional presentation style combined with a collaborative problem-solving approach
  • Demonstrated history of generating new and creative sales campaigns and ideas combined with a successful track record of closing deals
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the special events schedule
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability to anticipate both organizational and client needs
  • Strong focus on customer satisfaction
  • Strong project management skills and sales proposal experience
  • Demonstrated ability to generate new and creative sales and operations ideas
  • Comfortable making difficult decisions, demonstrating and demanding excellence and executing requests in a timely, satisfactory manner

Job Duties

  • Work hand in hand with the Director, Special Events to maximize non-gameday revenue and ensure that sales activities meet and support organizational objectives
  • Responsible for creative event development, site tours and responding to inquiries via telephone, email and in-person
  • Make outbound sales connections (phone/email/social) to existing, previous and new clients
  • Schedule and attend site visits with clients
  • Be present on-site, execute and participate in the operation of contracted special events of all sizes
  • Prepare full scale event proposals and all related materials and correspondence
  • Organize and coordinate events with third-party vendors (cleaning, security, catering, etc)
  • Research and implement the latest and most effective special event sales and operations tactics
  • Identify and attend trades shows and events with a strong likelihood of generating positive returns for the organization
  • Assist Director, Special Events to set sales targets and forecast monthly and annual revenues, while setting short and long-term goals and strategies for special event sales and operations
  • Assist with pre-event planning, physical event set up, and post-event breakdown
  • Develop, recommend and implement sales strategies and goals to ensure departmental growth
  • Develop and direct sales support activities, including contracts, sales proposals, promotions and sales planning
  • Identify special event leads and prepare proposals
  • Identify operational opportunities to minimize event costs where appropriate/feasible
  • Work closely with other departments to identify and achieve cross departmental revenue generation ideas
  • Oversee the full process of special event accounts: prospect, sell, plan, execute, ensure necessary documentation is complete, collect payment, post-event reporting, etc
  • Develop and maintain good relationships that result in mutual cooperation with Front Office staff, Field Operations, Stadium Operations, players and coaches
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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