Sales Manager, Event & Group Sales

, CA, United States

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**Job Description & Requirements**

**Responsibilities**

Universal Studios Hollywood, the Entertainment Capital of L.A. has an opening for an experienced Sales Manager of Event Sales, with focus on the corporate market. We are looking for a dynamic sales professional to be a part of a winning team and work for one of the top companies in the world. This position is responsible for focusing on promoting and selling Universal Studios Hollywoods corporate events and group ticket programs such as meetings, receptions, award programs, park buy-outs and park mix-ins. The ideal candidate for this role must be sales driven, results focused, passionate and creative in developing new event programs. The candidate will report to and work closely with the Senior Manager of Event Sales and be accountable for expanding Universals saturation within the existing client base as well as actively sourcing new business.

**Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:**

Cultivate strong working relationships with event planners within the local corporate market as well as the inbound/3rd party market

Identify, develop and maintain key accounts as well as foster new relationships and source new business to exceed revenue goals

Identify and generate new sales opportunities and initiatives to drive event sales

Increase venue and product awareness within the market by conducting sales calls, familiarization tours, industry meetings, tradeshows, etc.

Partner and network within industry organizations to develop strong relationships and obtain sales leads

Prepare proposals and event budgets geared towards maximizing profit while fulfilling customer needs

Negotiating and contract management

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Manage sales pipeline via daily tracking/inputting and reporting

Partner with Event Production and Catering to ensure flawless execution of event

Identify market trends to support management in strategic decision making

Effectively partner with operations, entertainment, finance, food/retail and sales/marketing to leverage knowledge and opportunities

Continuously expand knowledge of competition to ensure Universal Studios Hollywoods placement in the marketplace

**Qualifications/Requirements**

Bachelors in Business or Sales/Marketing

Minimum 5 years experience in Sales

Demonstrated track-record of successfully selling and developing event programs

Proven success in new business development, establishing strong client relationships and managing accounts

Must have reliable transportation and able to conduct sales calls in Southern California

Ability to effectively prioritize and determine accurate product for customer need

Strong computer skills, particularly with Mircosoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint

**Desired Characteristics**

Experience with B2B sales and developing new programs to meet the needs of the clients

Effective customer service skills with strong organizational and time management skills

Collaborative mindset and proven success in working effectively with team members

Creative, out-of-the-box thinker

Ability to work in fast-paced environment and successfully manage competing priorities

Effectively multi-task and wear multiple hats

Self-motivated and resourceful

Proactive and positive attitude

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the worlds most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether its on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. Its our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversals commitment and how we are making an

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