Sales Manager Navy Pier Events Facility
Sales Manager Navy Pier Events Facility
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$ 65000 - 85000
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Job Description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development management and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched 360degree solution set for a collection of worldclass owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential highest attended arenas convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Sales Manager is responsible for all corporate and convention center sales for the venue. This position is responsible for the sale of venue advertising sponsorships suite agreements banquets meetings & special events at the facility. This individual will manage and coordinate all activities of the sales department to reach budget goals and generate revenue for the facility.
This role will pay an annual salary of $65000 to $85000.
Benefits: Health Dental and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan 401(k) matching and paid time off (vacation days sick days and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until April 11 2025.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the prospecting selling cultivating and maintaining of corporate partnerships and convention sales.
- Coordinate all aspects of sales solicitation process including account lists tracking calls assist with promotions and direct mail activities.
- Responsible for creation/implementation of new ideas/opportunities that drive revenue to Navy Pier.
- Primary sales contact for all groups within assigned market(s).
- Prepare event contracts sales folders sales kits and correspondence to clients.
- Responsible for achieving established sales goals and objectives for venue usage by promoting the convention center to all potential clients; conducts venue tours answers question and provides information regarding venue services policies and procedures; and assists clients in finalizing booking arrangements.
- Enter and maintain complete and accurate information into the booking system.
- Help in creation and development of sales presentation materials.
- Completing and updating reporting and tracking systems.
- Performs related work as assigned by Director of Sales and GM.
- Attend industry events and trades shows as may be required.
- Other duties as appropriate for a sales manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or the equivalent training and experience
- Minimum 35 years of sales experience preferably with a sports facility convention center performing arts facility or other multipurpose public assembly facility in sales management
- Experience in contract negotiation development and
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly detail oriented able to multitask and work in a fastpaced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and cultivate relationships
- Computer savvy and skilled in MS Office and the Adobe Creative Cloud (Outlook Word Excel Photoshop) and ability to learn required business systems
- Ability to work independently to perform job as well as in a team environment
- Ability to think critically analyze information and find mistakes
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines
- Must be a selfstarter and have ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays
- Has a strong track record of building relationships and generating new business
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation strengthens ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including but not limited to veteran status uniform service member status race color religion sex national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information or any other protected class under federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
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