Overview
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Base pay range
$21.00/hr - $23.00/hr
About Southside Blooms
Southside Blooms is a full service florist under Chicago Eco House, a nonprofit that creates jobs for at-risk youth by converting vacant lots into sustainable flower farms. We believe in beauty with purpose, and our mission-driven model blends urban agriculture, sustainability, and social enterprise to transform communities, one bouquet at a time.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Event Sales Lead to join our dynamic team. This person will play a key role in expanding our client base, increasing revenue, and building long-term corporate and event-based partnerships that support our mission.
The Event Sales Lead will be responsible for cultivating direct client relationships, generating high-value leads, closing major deals, and developing custom floral partnership proposals. This is a strategic, client-facing role that requires strong communication, sales acumen, and a passion for purpose-driven work. A strong floral background is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Relationship Management — Act as the primary point of contact for high-value clients, ensuring exceptional service and ongoing engagement.
- Lead Generation & Revenue Growth — Identify and pursue new business opportunities across corporate, nonprofit, and private sectors to expand revenue streams.
- Corporate Floral Partnerships — Develop and pitch custom floral partnership packages for corporations, including recurring orders, branded events, and impact-driven collaborations.
- Proposal Development — Create compelling, customized proposals for events and partnerships, ensuring alignment with client vision and organizational capacity.
- Sales Strategy — Meet with leadership to define and execute sales strategies aligned with quarterly and annual goals.
- Event Sales — Manage end-to-end sales process for large-scale events, from initial contact through proposal, contract, and hand-off to production team.
- Reporting & CRM Management — Track leads, client interactions, and sales progress using CRM tools; provide regular performance reports and forecasts to leadership.
- Brand Representation — Represent Southside Blooms at networking events, trade shows, and industry gatherings to build visibility and cultivate new relationships.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of sales experience, preferably in events, hospitality, nonprofit, or floral industries
- Proven track record of generating and closing high-value deals
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience developing corporate partnerships and customized proposals
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Passion for social enterprise, sustainability, and community impact
- 2-3 examples of past sales proposals or major deals you've closed
- Valid Driver’s License
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience working with a CRM platform and ability to exceed KPI goals
- Familiarity with the floral, events, or hospitality industries
- Existing relationships with event planners, corporate buyers, or mission-driven brands
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive hourly pay, including a commission scale, commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonuses
Opportunity to make a meaningful social impact
Professional development opportunities
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