Job Description

Job Description

SANTA MONICA AMUSEMENTS, LLC

PACIFIC PARK MARKETING DIVISION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Event Manager

STATUS: Exempt

DIVISION: Marketing

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, Flex, Weekends

DEPARTMENTS: Marketing

REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing and Business Development

COMPENSATION : $85,000-$90,000

SUMMARY

Pacific Park is seeking an Event Sales Manager that thrives in a team environment and consistently provides great customer service. The Event Sales Manager will be an integral part of a small team that is responsible for internal and external communications as well as the execution of special events and film shoots. The ideal candidate has experience in a client-facing role project managing multiple events at the same time, exhibits an understanding of production, and has an eagerness to learn in a dynamic and exciting environment.

Be a team player responsible for managing event requests and inquiries, collaborate on the Park’s marketing and sales initiatives, and work with clients from different backgrounds and industries to make the best decision about their event at the pier. Lead sales efforts to reach park sales goals, promotions, special events and sponsorships.

Experience in a brand or agency setting with hands-on understanding of experiential activations, special events, and production is a plus. This position supports many marketing functions including internal events, creative writing, and representing the company at meetings and conferences.

ABOUT PACIFIC PARK

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is LA's only admission free amusement park. We have rides, midway games, an oceanfront food plaza and a variety of retail experiences. The Park and Pier have more than 8 million visitors annually and we handle those crowds with 500+ full-time and seasonal positions that make up our highly diverse, dynamic and passionate team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales

• Reach and exceed sales revenue quota for event rentals, group sales, sponsorships, and promotions business
• Develop standard programs, pricing, procedures, and sales materials
• Create proposals, pricing, and programs
• Work as part of a team to negotiate all partner contracts.
• Plan and execute special events, sponsorships, sampling and promotional programs for clients within the Park
• Create and utilize support materials, guidelines, and operational procedures
• Oversee online bookings software and oversee online group bookings and the Park's master calendar
• Process all related financial records for all booked business and maintain detailed records of all pending and booked business

REQUIREMENTS

Education: College degree in a related field (Business, Communications, Hospitality).

Experience: Five years of professional experience in a brand or agency setting, in a client or customer-facing role. Additional experience with customer service, communications or service-related experience is a plus.

Skills: Results oriented self-starter, strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, communicator (written and verbal), flexibility to work early in the morning, nights or weekends as the job requires. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel) required. Experience with Adobe design software, PowerPoint, Asana, Google Sheets a plus.

LOCATION AND WORK ENVIORMENT:

• This position is located on the Santa Monica Pier.
• Year-round weekend and holiday work is required
• This is a full-time position and not available for remote or work from home

Pacific Park is an at-will employer.

This job description is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive account of all the responsibilities and/or qualifications required of an employee assigned to this job. These job duties may be subject to change at any time.

Our Company is committed to equal employment opportunities. Company will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identification, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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