Strategic Event Sales & Planning Lead

Entertainment Consulting International, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stateside Live! in Philadelphia seeks an Event Sales Manager to lead sales and business development for the district, targeting conventions, hotels, and corporations. You will craft proposals, respond to RFPs, and attend industry events to expand the client base.

The role covers event planning, coordinating with clients and vendors, and on-site execution to ensure smooth operations and up-selling opportunities. Strong leadership and marketing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2-3 years of experience in sales management and/or marketing.
• College degree preferred.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to drive sales.
• Savvy in marketing and promotional strategies; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Visit and court potential clients to increase awareness and exposure forthe district.
• Target convention and hotel conferences to attract and sell to each.
• Target companies that use DMCs and independent planners to find event venues.
• Create and conduct proposal presentations and RFP responses.
• Attend networking events in a sales capacity.
• Maintain and grow existing client list.
• Coordinate event details with clients once the contract is signed.
• Work with vendors and venue operations teams on event preparation.
• On-site day-of event coordinating to ensure execution on schedule.

Skills

Sales management

Marketing

Leadership

Customer relations

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Stateside Live! in Philadelphia seeks an Event Sales Manager to lead sales and business development for the district, targeting conventions, hotels, and corporations. You will craft proposals, respond to RFPs, and attend industry events to expand the client base.

The role covers event planning, coordinating with clients and vendors, and on-site execution to ensure smooth operations and up-selling opportunities. Strong leadership and marketing skills are essential.