Event Sales Manager
About Us
CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, has been a leading owner-operator and developer of commercial real estate throughout the Sunbelt since 1986. Today, CP Group is the largest office landlord in Florida, Atlanta’s largest private commercial property owner, and in the top 25 of largest office landlords in the United States.
CP Group brings an extensive track record and unparalleled market insight to advance investors’ opportunities in the region’s most dynamic markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company has a corporate office in Atlanta and regional offices in Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Miami, and Washington DC.
Job Title: Event Sales Manager
We are seeking a passionate and entrepreneurial Event Sales Manager to launch an events business from the ground up at a mixed-use property in downtown Atlanta.
This position is responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and driving event sales. The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create tailored solutions to meet clients’ needs while exceeding sales targets.
Responsibilities:
- Meet with clients to understand their event goals and needs, provide tailored solutions, and present venue packages. Lead site tours for potential clients, showcasing the venue's offerings and unique features.
- Prepare and present detailed proposals, negotiate pricing and event terms, and close sales.
- Stay informed about industry trends, competitor offerings, and new event concepts to ensure our venue remains competitive and appealing to potential clients.
- Work closely with the property management team and external event planners to ensure client needs are met and that events are executed seamlessly.
- Coordinate design, production and distribution of event space marketing materials
- Acquire new accounts and secure repeat business by using solutions-driven planning and delivering distinguished experiences.
- Maintain pipeline reports and sales forecasts to analyze market trends, coordinating efforts to increase revenue.
Experience:
- 5 or more years of experience in event sales for a large venue with multiple event spaces
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in social media, Mailchimp, Canva, and PowerPoint
- Basic social media experience
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Unlimited vacation, summer Fridays, and 9 company holidays
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Voluntary insurance including supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, legal, and cancer insurance.
- 401(k) with company match