Event Sales Manager - Long Beach, United States - Compound LB LLC

Description

Event Sales Manager
Long Beach, CA

Compound is a creative and cultural complex fostering the intersection of contemporary art, wellness, and community impact.

Located in the heart of the Zaferia district in Long Beach, CA, Compound's approach is holistic and inclusive, offering art exhibitions and immersive experiences, performances, education programs, classes and workshops in the healing arts, community markets, dining, and spaces to wander and reflect—all designed to promote connection, belonging, curiosity, and growth.

Zaferia is a historically under-resourced neighborhood, and the 15,000 square foot complex is designed to be a place where programs are offered at low or no-cost, and art, healing, food, and culture intertwine to provide uplifting experiences for all who visit.

Compound opened to the public in early 2020 and is an active participant in, and a valuable resource to, the local area.

Located inside Compound, Union restaurant builds on the ethos of fostering a vibrant and inclusive community through the art of cuisine and is dedicated to reducing food disparity throughout the neighborhood.

Looking ahead to its next stage of visibility and growth, Compound will continue to be driven by collaborative artistic activities with a focus on health, well-being, and belonging.

Compound is a cultural and creative complex fostering the intersection of contemporary art, wellness and community impact.

Compound's approach is holistic and includes multiple entry points for engagement.

We conceived public programming ranging from contemporary art exhibitions and immersive experiences, classes, and workshops in the healing arts, performances, dining, and a location to wander and reflect—all in an effort to promote our values of creating connections, belonging, and fostering curiosity and growth.

We are driven by the belief that _culture shifts consciousness. _Culture provides a safe context to reexamine ourselves, our purpose and bettering our communities_._

Compound is an extraordinary cultural sanctuary and multidisciplinary creative hub.

Serving a diverse community, the center hosts modern and contemporary art, immersive experiential art, community programming with an art, health and wellness and social justice focus and serves local needs with healthy fresh food and drinks and a meditative garden.

The strategy of Compound is to draw visitors to the center by a) creating a popular venue for the exhibition of experiential contemporary art, b) presenting permanent and rotating exhibitions and experimental incubators for local and international artists, c) offering exceptionally engaging public programs and events and d) an open and affirming place promoting connection, belonging, curiosity, and healing.

The Event Sales Manager is our brand ambassador for our facility within the community.

This role is essential in the cultivation of prospective client relationships, generating revenue and working with outside event sales consultants within the non-profit and for profit entities from an Events and large party perspective, being present in the Events to assist with execution, being active members of the hospitality and event planning industries, and the pursuit of new market opportunities to increase Event sales.

• The Event Sales Manager is a brand ambassador for the facility and the event sales expert focused on generating revenue through private and corporate event sales, creating an unforgettable experience while maintaining quality food, service and financial success.
• Responsible for the sales process from client lead to actualization.
• Responsible for detailing each event and distributing timely communication to the store's management team, and event management from end to end.
• Represent Compound in the local community and surrounding areas of Los Angeles and Orange County by participating in local committees, meeting/event planner associations, networking events, etc.
• Collaborate with Event Sales Consultant(s) bringing in leads and bookings, facilitate and support communication and coordination between Consultant and their Clients with the venue to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
• Collaborate with the on site team for event needs, staffing, facilities requirements, to ensure staff is set up for success in fulfilling Client needs and expectations.
• Assist with the monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.
• Ensure billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill
• Facilitate weekly sales calls/performance updates inclusive of Event Sales Consultant reporting.
• Actively collaborate with the Marketing and F&B teams on both internal and external materials and/promotions to keep our sales deck up to date.
• Be knowledgeable on the competitive set to identify trends within the market and pricing.
• At least 4 years prior experience in the hospitality industry (restaurant, hotel, events, etc.).
• Flexible schedule