Live! Hospitality & Entertainment
Director of Sales - KC Live!
Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
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Live! Hospitality & Entertainment . KC Live! is the Midwest’s premier entertainment destination. An entire city block with two levels of world-class restaurants, taverns and night spots, KC Live! is where Kansas City goes to play. KC Live! also features a full-concert stage where the country’s most premiere musicians and bands perform weekly during the summer and for special events throughout the year. Responsibilities
Director of Sales Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Sales and Business Development: Visit and court potential clients to increase awareness and exposure for the 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. Event Planning: Coordinate event details with clients once the contract is signed; work with all event vendors (florist, rental company, security, parking); work with each venue's operations team on all event preparation; meet with clients for walk-throughs to finalize event details; assist with continual up-selling of client and event throughout the working relationship; on-site day-of event coordinating to ensure execution on schedule; provide event recaps and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team; maintain fiscal responsibility in rentals, supplies and labor. Marketing: Coordinate production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials; assist in development and implementation of marketing plans as needed. Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2-3 years of experience in sales management and/or marketing; hospitality industry a plus. College degree preferred. Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred. Proven leadership skills and ability to drive sales; savvy in marketing and promotional strategies. Outgoing personality with ability to approach all individuals and start conversations; reliable with ability to keep information secure. Strong project management, time management and organizational skills; excellent communication skills for interacting with guests, employees and third parties; ability to work collaboratively with all team members including General Managers, Kitchen Managers and banquet staff. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and producing BEOs and sales contracts; strong reading and writing abilities for paperwork and management reports. Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.; may require a valid Driver’s License. Required to work weekends and late nights, along with daytime office hours. The Director of Sales Position requires the ability to perform the following
Frequently stand up or move within and outside the facility safely and efficiently. Move about the assigned venue safely and record guest information. Carry or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds. Handle objects such as promotional items, computer keyboard and phone; bending, stooping, kneeling. Position Details
Seniority level:
Director Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Sales/Marketing in Restaurants and Hospitality Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Director of Sales - KC Live!
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Live! Hospitality & Entertainment . KC Live! is the Midwest’s premier entertainment destination. An entire city block with two levels of world-class restaurants, taverns and night spots, KC Live! is where Kansas City goes to play. KC Live! also features a full-concert stage where the country’s most premiere musicians and bands perform weekly during the summer and for special events throughout the year. Responsibilities
Director of Sales Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Sales and Business Development: Visit and court potential clients to increase awareness and exposure for the 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. Event Planning: Coordinate event details with clients once the contract is signed; work with all event vendors (florist, rental company, security, parking); work with each venue's operations team on all event preparation; meet with clients for walk-throughs to finalize event details; assist with continual up-selling of client and event throughout the working relationship; on-site day-of event coordinating to ensure execution on schedule; provide event recaps and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team; maintain fiscal responsibility in rentals, supplies and labor. Marketing: Coordinate production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials; assist in development and implementation of marketing plans as needed. Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2-3 years of experience in sales management and/or marketing; hospitality industry a plus. College degree preferred. Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred. Proven leadership skills and ability to drive sales; savvy in marketing and promotional strategies. Outgoing personality with ability to approach all individuals and start conversations; reliable with ability to keep information secure. Strong project management, time management and organizational skills; excellent communication skills for interacting with guests, employees and third parties; ability to work collaboratively with all team members including General Managers, Kitchen Managers and banquet staff. Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and producing BEOs and sales contracts; strong reading and writing abilities for paperwork and management reports. Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.; may require a valid Driver’s License. Required to work weekends and late nights, along with daytime office hours. The Director of Sales Position requires the ability to perform the following
Frequently stand up or move within and outside the facility safely and efficiently. Move about the assigned venue safely and record guest information. Carry or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds. Handle objects such as promotional items, computer keyboard and phone; bending, stooping, kneeling. Position Details
Seniority level:
Director Employment type:
Full-time Job function:
Sales/Marketing in Restaurants and Hospitality Equal Opportunity Employer: This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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