Senior Sales Manager - Audio Visual, Event Technology

Senior Sales Manager

Company Overview

Pinnacle Live is a premium, in-house AV partner. We elevate live event expectations for people and venues who demand better. With an expert balance of big-picture problem-solving and boots-on-the-ground execution, we deliver bespoke AV solutions for in-person, virtual, and hybrid meetings and live events. The most impressive, impactful meeting and events all have the same common denominator : dedicated, determined people working behind-the-scenes to make it happen. We’re looking for those people. Pinnacle Live is a Collaborative Crusader. We empower you to tackle tough challenges to deliver unforgettable hospitality and live event experiences.

Job Summary :

The Senior Sales Manager plays a critical role within the In-Venue Sales organization as they will be responsible for driving the sales efforts of their assigned hotel. This position will act as front-line sales for the hotel sales team, responsible for generating all Scope of Work (SOW) and Contracts for their leads. Through our Catalyst Sales Process, the Sales Manager will be tasked to move leads through their respective sales funnel; focusing on connection, prequalification, solutions, and more. In addition, this Senior role will focus on large scale production sales efforts for their designated property.

Essential Functions :

• Serve as a sales subject matter expert and ambassador for the designated hotel sales team.
• Responsible for generating and revising scope of work, quotes, proposals, & contracts based on the needs of hotel leads requiring AV products and services.
• Follow the Catalyst Sales Process as directed by the National Director of Venue Sales and / or Venue Director of Sales, including the prequalification of leads, quote generation, timely contract confirmations, pricing and service negotiations, follow-up, and more.
• Responsible for having a deep knowledge of Pinnacle Live’s products and offerings while displaying a passion for learning and understanding new technologies.
• Provide hotel leads with necessary resources, i.e., layouts, renderings and visuals, product suggestions, etc.
• Responsible for entering all pertinent client information into Pinnacle Live’s CRM platform and developing and driving an individual sales strategy that includes individual and team funnel and sales activity reporting.
• Communicate & collaborate effectively with the In-Venue Sales team and the National Director of Venue Sales.
• Focus on building outstanding relationships, lines of communication, and trust within the hotel sales team and Pinnacle Live internal teams.
• Represent Pinnacle Live and hotel during site visits, planning meetings, and pre-convention and debrief meetings.
• Deliver “Gold Standard” customer experiences throughout the sales process, event execution, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage accurate and timely billing of events and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience :

Required Skills & Knowledge :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Benefits :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pinnacle Live is an E-verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Live is committed to welcoming, valuing, and supporting every person and their unique contributions. We are actively working to foster an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect thrive. We recognize that diversity is intersectional, and that actively valuing diversity demands that we continually strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Pinnacle Live welcomes, openly acknowledges, empowers, and celebrates the diversity of all our team members, clients, and partners, and affirms the identities and experiences of all our members. We strive to create an environment where we actively embrace all forms of diversity.