Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
sick days
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services within the live event industry. Renowned for offering a comprehensive, 360-degree solution set, OVG manages a diverse portfolio of world-class venues, including arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. The company’s expertise extends across venue ownership and client services, making it a key player in delivering exceptional live event experiences worldwide. OVG is committed to innovation, quality, and inclusivity, cultivating environments that celebrate diverse communities and foster a culture of excellence. This commitment is reflected in their dedication to creating... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of business to business sales experience
- Prefer experience in sports facility, convention center or multi-purpose public assembly facility
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Self-motivated and self-governed
- Basic understanding of banquet and catering sales, public relations, advertising and special event planning and execution
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and select holidays
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sales, marketing or other related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in business to business sales, preferentially with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility, or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
- Prefer experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshow/meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts or other related events
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Strong computer skills in Windows environment and MS Office applications
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and select holidays as required
Job Duties
- Performs related work as assigned by the Assistant General Manager and GM
- Meets specified goals and objectives for venue usage by promoting the convention center to all potential clients
- Conducts venue tours
- Answers questions and provides information regarding venue services, policies and procedures
- Assists clients in finalizing booking arrangements
- Acts as primary sales contact for all groups within assigned market(s)
- Sets appointments and makes outside calls to potential clients
- Makes solicitation calls, assists with promotions and direct mail activities
- Researches, identifies and establishes the appropriateness of groups for the venue
- Attends industry events and tradeshows as required
- Prepares event contracts, sales folders, sales kits and correspondence to clients
- Enters and maintains complete and accurate information into the booking system
- Assists in developing and implementing sales and marketing activities
- Prepares reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements and forecast projections
- Serves as a liaison with industry representatives, the general public and other convention center departments and divisions
- Prepares and delivers verbal presentations to groups of various sizes
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Analyzes competitors and target markets
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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