Event Sales Manager (Remote - Based in Los Angeles)

*Candidate will be working remotely but must live in the Los Angeles Area for on-site event support.

Be a part of the future of corporate events. At We Crush Events, we manage and execute hundreds of events a year for some of the top companies across the globe. These events include virtual experiences, in-person events and a hybrid of both. We pioneer new forms of gatherings and that means we are growing fast.

We Crush Events is a rapidly expanding start-up comprised of a force of driven, unique, goofy, edgy, innovative, and hard-working event professionals. We are looking for a kick-ass Corporate Events Manager responsible for growing new corporate business for WCE and closing and producing full-scale events from start to finish.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: ​

• Recruit new clients with prospective events via phone, electronic and other outreach methods​
• Create proposals and contracts
• Close a high volume of virtual event bookings and collect payments
• Close in-person event bookings and collect payments
• Upsell and meet monthly and quarterly sales and revenue goals
• Negotiate rates with venues and vendors
• Manage client budgets of $3,000 - $500,000+ to cover all elements of their desired virtual, physical or hybrid event
• Build Run of Shows, create timelines, communicate with venues/vendors, and fully produce corporate events from A to Z
• Manage day-of event logistics either onsite or virtually and from load-in to load-out
• Daily and weekly interaction with company HQ and other Regional Markets via Zoom. We Crush Events is a family mentality and we all work for one team!

WHAT YOU NEED TO CRUSH IT:

• 4+ years of large-scale events experience is required, with 2+ years of sales experience preferred.
• Superior organization skills – You must have been a juggler in a past life because now you can multitask like a pro!
• Highly efficient time management – Everyone needs a piece of you, you’re ready and available.
• Self Sufficiency - You take initiative, not a backseat.
• Assertive and persuasive communication – Commit clients to their deals.
• Sales driven mentality  – You’re not just a go-getter, you’re a GOAL getter!
• Ambition - You’ve been “in events” your whole career and aren’t sure where your next opportunity for growth is, but a challenge, a risk and something refreshing lights you up.
• Our new Event Sales Manager is a hungry self-starter looking to build their own market in the given region!

AGGRESSIVE COMPENSATION:

• Salary + Commissions for $70K at goal with upside to earn $90K+
• Cell phone allowance
• Mileage reimbursement (in-person events)
• Health benefits & 401k provided
• Paid Holidays and PTO

LOCATION: This position will be remote from an at-home office, but candidate needs the ability to commute through their region for events!  We will provide everything you need to CRUSH IT from your home office:

• Macbook Air with accessories
• Monitor for dual screen use with Desk Screen Riser
• Keyboard, Mouse
• Desk & Office Chair
• Various Office Supplies: notebooks, pens, highlighters, calculator, post-its, mousepad, etc

Our company culture revolves around our 5 core values:

1. Communicate – “The truth will set you free.”
2. Reach Higher – “Go big or go home.”
3. Understand – “Understand a little weirdness and welcome it.”
4. Solve problems – “Work smarter, not harder.”
5. Have fun! – “It’s not that serious, we just plan parties.”

Come CRUSH with Us!