Event Sales Manager - Philadelphia

Why We Need Your Talents

An Event Sales Manager serving Live! Casino & Hotel is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members.  Event Sales Manager will develop a Sales plan that maximizes revenue by driving the sales of Food and Beverage Private Events in bar and restaurant venues within Live! Casino & Hotel complex.  As Event Sales Manager, you will work with the Sales and F&B Departments to maximize revenue opportunities through the sales of Private Events in our outlets on the Casino Floor.

Where You'll Make an Impact

• Interact with internal team members, clients, owners and suppliers to promote Private Events in Live! Bar and Restaurants.
• Communicate with target customers and manage guests’ relationships
• Build and execute the selling strategy of the Live! Private Dining Program to meet revenue expectations.
• Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure Live! stays competitive in the local market.
• Build and maintain database for private events in Live! Outlets.
• Book, plan and manage private events and corporate functions of 20 people or more.
• Work with the General Managers and Director of Marketing on strategies and initiatives that drive sales.
• Send follow ups and confirmation emails to guests. 
• Submit weekly sales sheets reports.

Skills You'll Need to Succeed

• Exceptional communicator; you confidently engage at all levels and across multiple stakeholder groups and clients.
• Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to engage in conversations with prospective clients.
• Excellent prospecting capabilities.
• You have excellent written and oral communication and are known for translating data into clear, easy-to-understand information useful for stakeholders and clients. 
• Ability to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently, as well as strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, meetings, etc.
• May require a valid Driver’s License and drive to workshops, tradeshows, conventions, meetings, etc. 
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Experience in restaurant or food/beverage outlets required.  Additional experience in hospitality or complex food/beverage outlets preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and business demands.

A Few Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related field or equivalent and 1-3 years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Must speak fluent English; other languages preferred.
• Must be able to qualify for and maintain licensure as required by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board

Perks We Offer You

• Comprehensive health coverage for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Generous Bonus Structure
• Annual Merit/Goal Based Pay Increases
• Leadership Skills Development & Mentorship Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• Free food and discounted meals
• Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Services, Goods and Entertainment

Life at Live!

• Individuals that are chosen to be part of the Live! Management Team can expect:

  • To support and build a strong team, while valuing and celebrating our diversity
  • To be given the power and responsibility to prioritize service to our guests and community.
  • To be given the tools, resources, and opportunity to grow in their career.
  • To be part of an exciting experience unlike any other in the industry.
  • To work hard and have fun.
  • Live! is a 24-hour, 7 days per week high energy casino environment which includes potential exposure to alcohol and smoking.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility. 
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds