Director of Sales, AudioVisual, Newport Beach, CA (56)

Director of Sales, AudioVisual, Newport Beach, CA (56)

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Description

Description

Five-Star AudioVisual, Inc . was founded in 1995 and is honored to serve as a boutique audiovisual company to the luxury market segment of the hospitality industry, providing the highest level of service possible for our partners and their guests. Throughout our distinguished history, we have stayed at the forefront of technology, specializing in the continued development of innovative strategies and implementation of high-level service standards. We become a seamless partner as we embrace the history, culture, and character of each client and their community while creating immersive experiences that reflect their individual personalities, ideals, and goals.

Why should you become part of the Five-Star Team?

Five-Stars dedication to long-term partnerships and client retention with premier customer focus is made possible by employing the most enthusiastic, creative and flexible talent in the industry, valuing every member of our team as they work with us to deliver extraordinary service at every turn. Five-Star hires candidates who represent and uphold the Five-Star Way; embodying passion, knowledge, integrity, and drive to deliver the Absolute Opposite of Ordinary in performance, values, and service.

Position Summary :

Responsible for the internal and external event production utilizing audiovisual technology for various events serviced by Five-Star AudioVisual. This includes participating in onsite visits by prospective clients, solicitation of new business, administrate duties, and supervising execution to ensure that our customers receive the proper equipment needed to accomplish their objectives and realize their vision.

At the Executive level, Experiential Event Producers will also be responsible for the success of assigned property EEPs who will report to the Executive during the training and development process. Responsibilities will include staff training, process setup and development, report generation and review, as well as development of communication channels for EEPs and Five-Star clients. Will report to the Vice President of Hospitality Partnerships and assigned Hotel Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Train assigned new Directors, Assistant Directors, and Event Producers for new properties. Training topics include but are not limited to : Sales Process, Experiential Production Techniques, CRM use, Pricing Strategies, Quotations, Property and Client Communication, Public Relations, Forecasting.
• Maximizes revenues by utilizing a consultation process with clients and guests. Will lead the development of assigned property staff rev max strategies.
• Communicate by telephone and written correspondence to determine the clients needs.
• Works closely with hotel sales staff and others to develop relationships for upcoming conventions and meetings.
• For new property openings, Executive Event Producer will set up sales process and tools, develop communication channels, gain access to booking software and reports.
• Works closely with the audiovisual team members when consulting with clients on selection, reservation, and acquisition of audiovisual equipment and services
• Uses customized meeting diagrams and Five-Star Audio Visuals computerized billing system and marketing materials to create and deliver sales presentations detailing equipment, service prices and labor quotations.
• Develops and enhances relationship with hotel sales and convention services personnel. Often serves as the main Five-Star representative at the groups arrival.
• Negotiate directly with clients when necessary on costs to ensure that no audiovisual business is lost due to pricing.
• Minimizes service challenges through advance client contract consulting, anticipating needs, and consulting with operations team.
• Produce and consult clients on event materials in accordance with guest needs and goals including, marketing, directional signage, presentation materials, selection of environment enhancements to improve ROI.
• Supervise execution to ensure final product meets the expectations of Five-Star and the Client.
• Establish and maintain CRM and sales files to track all future bookings.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with VIP / repeat hotel clients.
• Attends site inspections and pre-and post-event meetings.
• Create and review final billing directly with client and obtain approval of all audiovisual charges.
• Follow up with all clients through thank you letters and post event service evaluations.
• Follow and act in accordance with all company rules and policies in regard to general operation of the company, including but not limited to sales and promotional policies, procedures and specific company rules
• Maintaining a high level of professional appearance, demeanor, ethics and image of self

Other Duties

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Experience Required :

Required Technical Skills (Minimum) :

Full-Time Benefits :

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Events Services

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