Special Events Sales Manager - Northern CA

Live Nation Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Special Events Sales Manager in Northern CA. This role involves driving sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful event execution. The ideal candidate is passionate about live entertainment and thrives in a dynamic environment, with strong sales and communication skills.

Benefits

Free concert tickets

401(k) program with company match

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years sales experience in hospitality industry.
• Working knowledge of event operations and guest relations.
• Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed individual sales goals.
• Generate proposals, contracts, and maintain financial records.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and local businesses.

Skills

Communication

Sales Skills

Financial Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

Job description

Special Events Sales Manager - Northern CA

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Live Nation Entertainment provided pay range

This range is provided by Live Nation Entertainment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$76,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Commission

Job Summary:

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

I. Financial Performance of Department(s)

• Aggressively ensure that revenue is generated in accordance with individual sales quota established by DOS and track financials per market segment, per month and per quarter.
• Assist DOS in creating annual sales plans for each market segment; Convention, Association, Incentive, Tour &Travel, Social, Local, Corporate; SMERF, DMC, etc.
• Meet and exceed individual sales goals
• Consistently fulfill sales call quotas and required tracking protocol
• Complete understanding of competitive set as well as key points to sell against such venues
• Handle initial phone call and electronic inquiries in a timely manner (within 24 hours)
• Develop a complete, comprehensive targeted list of companies/organizations within assigned categories
• Build, maintain and target client database (from internal and external sources): convention business, tour operators, meeting planners, party planners, corporate, social, concierges, non-profit, fundraisers, DMC’s, etc.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Convention & Visitors Bureau, professional organizations, local chambers of commerce, local hotels and vendors
• Help to ensure optimal perception of the venue within the community as well as within professional organizations
• Maintain Live Nation Standards for policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook
• With DOS, ensure and monitor that all required reports (SEO’s, monthly calendar, contacts made, forecasting, trackers, financial rectification, ROME flashes, initiatives, etc.) are fulfilled and distributed in a timely manner for proper planning
• Maintain accurate event financial records and adhere to required departmental and organizational processes/protocol
• Generation of proposals
• Generation of Special Events Orders
• Generation of contracts
• Supply requisitions
• Client relations
• Maintain and communicate current event information on talent calendar
• Ensure accurate file maintenance (Caterease and Rome)
• Working knowledge and expertise in use of Caterease, Cendyn, Exact Target, Rome, Hoovers, etc.
• Management of software programs affiliated with the department; Caterease, Cendyn, Exact Target, Rome, Hoovers, etc.
• Understanding of all operational department responsibilities, capabilities and limitations, to smoothly ensure maximum guest satisfaction, event execution and operational communication
• Ensure staffing levels are fulfilled by the Logistics Manager
• Solicit new and existing clients to meet / exceed budgetary sales expectations
• Create internal/external promotional programs and track results
• Fulfill expectations outlined within the strategic monthly sales plan, monthly initiatives, SMART plan, annual goals, competitive analysis and other reports requested / required
• Build and maintain client database(s) in Caterease & Exact Target
• Actively solicit business through local civic and business organizations (Convention Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, MPI, HSMAI, ISES, PCMA etc.)
• Assist in development of sales collateral material
• Assist in updating of venue sales website, on-line venue listings and assigned social media applications
• Attends tradeshows, networking events, sales blitzes and other off-site sales efforts at the direction of the Director of Sales
• Geographically determine and participate in marketing the venue to trade shows, both locally and nationally at the Director of Sales direction

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• Professional Appearance
• Punctuality and Attendance
• Attitude and Teamwork
• Job Skills / Productivity
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Adherence to Company Policies
• Working Relationships
• Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of local and regional markets, special event operations, computers (Windows environment, spreadsheet, databases, word processing) and guest relations
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Skilled in interpersonal communications, organizational concepts and financial knowledge
• Ability to delegate, follow up, relate to staff and guests / clients in a positive effective manner
• High school diploma required
• Three to five years sales experience in the hospitality industry; experience in catering sales/social/wedding markets highly preferred
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Local market experience and relationships

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)

YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program

FAMILY: New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support

CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment

OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match

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The expected compensation for this position is:

$76,000.00 USD - $95,000.00 USD

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Hospitality

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