Event Sales Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Mid Level

ABOUT WNDR

WNDR Museum is an immersive experience located in the vibrant West Loop of Chicago with an expansive 8,000 sq foot event space located in its second floor loft. Our mission is to ignite curiosity, creativity, and wonder within everyone who walks through our doors. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and endless possibilities, providing a dynamic and interactive environment for exploration.

 

Title: Manager, Venue Event Sales

Reports To: Director, Revenue Operations

Compensation: $60k - $70k Base Plus Commission, OTE $120

ABOUT THE ROLE

WNDR is seeking a full-time, onsite Manager of Venue Event Sales to join the team based in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Director of Revenue Operations, this role is perfect for someone who can turn curiosity into bookings and vision into reality at our one-of-a-kind event venue. We are looking for a relationship-builder who thrives in a creative environment and knows how to guide clients from initial contact to signed contract, remaining the primary point of contact with an on-site presence during the event execution. Owning the sales process from sourcing leads and responding to inbound inquiries, venue tours, developing proposals, contract negotiations, coordinating event details with operations and caterers, executing events, and event recaps.

An ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills, a creative mindset, ability to collaborate with operations, is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and has a proven events/hospitality background.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Own Full Cycle Sales Process from lead sourcing  to event execution
  • Event Planning that brings the space to life and showcases its possibilities
  • Effectively Communicate with Operations, Marketing, and Vendors
  • Develop relationships with planners, partners, and clients
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM and track pipeline performance
  • Provide constructive feedback on ideas, issues, wants, and needs to improve client experience
  • Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly booking goals

QUALIFICATIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum three years experience in events or hospitality sales
  • A natural connector with a warm, confident communication style
  • ​​Organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-up habits
  • Strong problem solving skills and a “let’s make it happen” attitude
  • Available to work some evenings and weekends based on event schedule
  • Industry connections a plus
  • Ability to lift 25 lbs

WNDR Museum warmly welcomes people of all ages, identities, ethnicities, beliefs, religions, and backgrounds to join our team. WNDR Museum is an equal opportunity employer, fully committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workplace and we strongly encourage nontraditional candidates to apply. We hold ourselves to our commitment and continuously strive to attract, engage, and grow with our talented team.


 
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