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Director, Special Event Sales
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. This range is provided by San Diego Padres. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Compassion and Commitment The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply. If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. Your role as a Director, Special Event Sales You will be focused on selling a variety of events throughout Petco Park, The Rady Shell, Eve, and other off-site venues year-round. This role allows for creativity and innovation for nontraditional space to be used in very unique ways. It requires active participation both within the community and within the hospitality industry. Responsibilities
Oversees event sales cycle including client relations, new business development, contracting, invoicing and event reconciliation Manages and motivates a sales team to achieve ambitious targets and goals Analyzes sales performance of an existing team Remains current on event styles and trends Has a solid understanding of the local San Diego market, event types and event operations in unique venues Introduces new self-produced event ideas to bring to these venues, including concept, pro-formas, ticketing, and ancillary revenue streams Designs and understands complex events with multiple facets Builds and maintains an established network of event professionals including local corporate, hospitality, and social clients Entertain clients at a variety of events Meets with prospective clients and vendors for site visits Prepares event proposals regularly and in a timely manner Negotiates and drafts event contracts for execution Transitions contracted event information clearly and efficiently to assigned event coordinator Collaborates on event information and photos posted on special events website and social platforms to ensure accurate information is always presented Maintains sales materials, proposal template and venue one-sheets Maintains well-organized event records, proposals, and calendars Manages event budgets and paperwork Excels at organization and teamwork Attends industry events on behalf of the department Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while always maintaining professionalism and respect Represents the Club in a positive and professional manner at all times Other duties as assigned Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most
Previous leadership experience preferred Proficient computer skills including MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), CRM, and ability to learn new software Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work collaboratively Excellent time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work on strict deadlines Manage and further develop a sales team Ability to multi-task and think creatively Personable by nature Maintain professional demeanor with discretion, integrity, respect and accountability Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment Bachelor’s Degree or education equivalent, preferably in Sales, Hospitality and Tourism, Event Industry, Marketing or related field Minimum 10 years of experience in Event Sales and Hospitality Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, Padres home/road games, special events and extended hours as needed Must have a valid driver’s license Able to travel as needed Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and access various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds Post-offer, pre-employment requirements including background check and drug screen Pay and benefits Per the California pay transparency law, the base hourly range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $120,000. This position is eligible for an incentive plan that is equal to or greater than the base annual salary, if goals are achieved. Pay and related elements of compensation depend on work experience, education, job-related skills and other factors. In addition, the Padres offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match and Safe Harbor contribution, Life Insurance, PTO and holidays, paid employee parking, onsite amenities, ticket benefits, and other benefits subject to eligibility. The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Part-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
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Director, Special Event Sales
role at
San Diego Padres
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. This range is provided by San Diego Padres. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Compassion and Commitment The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply. If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way. Your role as a Director, Special Event Sales You will be focused on selling a variety of events throughout Petco Park, The Rady Shell, Eve, and other off-site venues year-round. This role allows for creativity and innovation for nontraditional space to be used in very unique ways. It requires active participation both within the community and within the hospitality industry. Responsibilities
Oversees event sales cycle including client relations, new business development, contracting, invoicing and event reconciliation Manages and motivates a sales team to achieve ambitious targets and goals Analyzes sales performance of an existing team Remains current on event styles and trends Has a solid understanding of the local San Diego market, event types and event operations in unique venues Introduces new self-produced event ideas to bring to these venues, including concept, pro-formas, ticketing, and ancillary revenue streams Designs and understands complex events with multiple facets Builds and maintains an established network of event professionals including local corporate, hospitality, and social clients Entertain clients at a variety of events Meets with prospective clients and vendors for site visits Prepares event proposals regularly and in a timely manner Negotiates and drafts event contracts for execution Transitions contracted event information clearly and efficiently to assigned event coordinator Collaborates on event information and photos posted on special events website and social platforms to ensure accurate information is always presented Maintains sales materials, proposal template and venue one-sheets Maintains well-organized event records, proposals, and calendars Manages event budgets and paperwork Excels at organization and teamwork Attends industry events on behalf of the department Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while always maintaining professionalism and respect Represents the Club in a positive and professional manner at all times Other duties as assigned Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most
Previous leadership experience preferred Proficient computer skills including MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), CRM, and ability to learn new software Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to work collaboratively Excellent time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work on strict deadlines Manage and further develop a sales team Ability to multi-task and think creatively Personable by nature Maintain professional demeanor with discretion, integrity, respect and accountability Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus Requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment Bachelor’s Degree or education equivalent, preferably in Sales, Hospitality and Tourism, Event Industry, Marketing or related field Minimum 10 years of experience in Event Sales and Hospitality Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, Padres home/road games, special events and extended hours as needed Must have a valid driver’s license Able to travel as needed Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and access various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds Post-offer, pre-employment requirements including background check and drug screen Pay and benefits Per the California pay transparency law, the base hourly range for this full-time position is $90,000 - $120,000. This position is eligible for an incentive plan that is equal to or greater than the base annual salary, if goals are achieved. Pay and related elements of compensation depend on work experience, education, job-related skills and other factors. In addition, the Padres offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match and Safe Harbor contribution, Life Insurance, PTO and holidays, paid employee parking, onsite amenities, ticket benefits, and other benefits subject to eligibility. The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Part-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at San Diego Padres by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Special Events” roles.Related roles Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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