Manager, Special Events & Sales

Full Time Job
This role is part of the Paramount Special Events team, and will be responsible for account management, business development, market research, sales prospecting, public relations, customer relationship management, event planning and coordination, logistics oversight, revenue management, and communications. Responsibilities to include:
• Prepare proposals and contracts for clients and maintain well-organized event records
• Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners and leverage these relationships to deliver innovative and memorable events
• Be an active member of the hospitality and event planning industries
• Pursue new market opportunities to increase event sales, working in concert with LATCB (Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board)
• Meet with clients regularly, and conduct tours of the event facilities
• Provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners
• Continuously focus on improving customer satisfaction to create customer loyalty and deliver a positive event experience
• Prepare detailed event reports, including sales data worksheets, cost projections, sales forecasting and other financial metrics
• Work collaboratively with the Special Events team to achieve the department’s and the company’s financial goals

Basic Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience organizing and managing events, including corporate meetings, trainings, luncheons, weddings, and other special occasions
• Bachelor's degree and/or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification strongly desired OR equivalent experience
• Excellent customer relationship management and communication skills