Event Sales Manager

Event Sales Manager The Role

The Event Sales Manager's for the DCU Center in Worcester, MA primary responsibility is booking high-revenue producing events within all event spaces of the Convention Center, including, but not limited to association business, conventions, conference, trade shows, public, private, social and corporate events.

• Uses Sales and Marketing principles to promote the facility, attract new business and increase/maximize revenue potential
• Sends client pre-event information and follow-up information that affects booking
• Contract and budget management, drafting license agreements, negotiating rates, preparing payment schedules and collections
• Developing long-term sales strategies to increase convention services and optimize profits
• Work with Destination Marketing Organization and other hospitality and tourism partners, such as hotels, to analyze economic impact of Convention Center events and overall facility
• Conduct familiarization tours, site visits and make presentations to clients and trade industry professionals
• Maintain relationships with Convention Center service providers, decorators and vendors
• Collaborate with internal colleagues across all departments to ensure seamless execution of events
• Develop and deliver on sales goals and metrics
• Works closely with Food & Beverage hospitality team internally to sell and boost banquet and catering business and with Event Management team on accurate staffing estimates and labor calls
• Acts as Manager on Duty on a rotating monthly schedule
• Work hours can vary including evenings, weekends, and holidays

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Directly supervises the Event Services staff when performing Manager on Duty responsibilities which are carried out in accordance with ASM Global policies and applicable laws.

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year College or University
• Minimum 3 years sales related experience required
• Facility/industry experience preferred

• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• High aptitude for figures and advanced writing skills
• Professional presentation, appearance and work ethic
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff including management
• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some travel as needed.

Yearly Salary Range $70,000 - 85,000. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location:

DCU Center / Worcester, MA

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.