Welcome to a star-caliber mix of entertainment, gaming, dining, hospitality, events, nightlife, and more. The Live! difference must be experienced to be believed. Event Sales Manager 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, capitalizing on ways 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, including:  florist, rental company, security, parking. * Work with each venue's operations team on all event preparation. * Meet with clients for additional 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 is on schedule, maintaining contact with the client throughout and coordinating vendors. * Provide event recaps and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team. * Maintain fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor. Marketing * Coordinate production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials * Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed Event Sales Manager 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. * Must be savvy in marketing and promotional strategies. * Possess an outgoing personality, ability to approach all individuals and strike up conversations. * Reliable and have the ability to keep collected information secured. * Strong project management, time management and organizational skills * Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company. * Excellent computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and producing BEOs and sales contracts. * Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions. * Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas * Ability to as build and maintain relationships * Ability to work collaboratively with all individuals on the team, including General Managers, Kitchen Managers and banquet staff * Mathematical skills, including basic math are utilized frequently. * Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, and organizational skills are used often. * 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 Event Sales Manager Position requires the ability to perform the following: * Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility safely and efficiently. * Must be able to move about assigned venue safely, with ease, and record guest information. * Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds. * Handling objects, such as promotional items, computer keyboard and phone. * Bending, stooping, kneeling.