Who CITY is:

St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.

Who you are:

CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.

Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.

What CITY does:

Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.

Job Responsibilities

Oversee inbound leads and respond to intake forms, emails, and calls for events promptly and with accurate stadium information
Manage a pipeline of prospective business and actively strategize to generate new leads through cold calling, emailing and other marketing initiatives.
Create, track, and maintain proposals for prospective clients and deliver in an accurate and timely manner.
Exceed yearly event sales targets set by the Leadership Team and strive to set new goals.
Network with local and regional organizations to continually expand the event sales pipeline and secure new event opportunities.
Conduct hospitality-focused stadium tours and regular meetings to bring clients' visions to life.
Uphold a high understanding of stadium procedures, features, and spaces to continuously share creative event ideas and information with clients.
Maintain relationships with regular vendors at the stadium including in-house caterers, decor companies, A/V providers, etc.

Create and manage stadium event marketing plans and track success of each initiative while working in tandem with internal teams to keep club-owned channels updated.
Work closely with internal departments (Operations, Marketing, Partnerships, Community Relations, Ticketing) to schedule internal events and meetings; provide support during event as needed.
Drive the planning process forward for all internal events by conducting regular meetings, planning sessions and follow-up.
Maintain relationships with regular vendors including in-house caterers, decor companies, A/V providers, etc.
Assist with the management of special event finances, including tracking invoices and billing back clients in a timely manner
Assist with executing campus events as needed with an emphasis on client satisfaction and service from initial inquiry to event close-out.
Other duties as assigned, including occasional matchday responsibilities.

Skills & Qualification Interested candidates should possess the following:

2-4 years of event sales experience with increasing responsibility and sales goals.
Previous sales experience in a large venue or stadium preferred.
Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail.
Exceptional customer relationship development and management skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple events while managing time effectively.
Must be a self-starter and goal-driven with a passion for their work.
Ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment.
Significant experience with creative thinking and a solutions-oriented attitude.
Strong professional communications and interpersonal skills when working with clients and internal groups to achieve organizational goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and event management software (Tripleseat, Social Tables) preferred.
Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs.
Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to travel between office and stadium locations within the St. Louis metro area.

St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.

TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Manager, Event Sales at St. Louis CITY SC

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