Sales Manager, Private Events (Chicago)

About the role

Yondr’s Events team is seeking a Private Events Sales Manager to source and organize phone-free private events. This person will bring their expertise, relationships, and on-the-ground experience to drive new business and execute successful phone-free events from start to finish. While this position is remote, we are prioritizing candidates located in the Chicago area.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategy to grow Yondr’s Events business in North America, with emphasis on weddings, corporate, hospitality, celebrity, and music-based events.
• Source event leads through inbound and outbound tactics.
• Properly quote event service by assessing a client’s needs and the nature of the event.
• Craft an on-site plan for each event, taking into account staffing, layout, and all logistics involved.
• Remain on-call the day of the event to problem-solve any potential issues.
• Upload and update event and client information into internal systems.
• Analyze the success of each event by collecting feedback from attendees and staff.
• Create and develop strong, long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Ensure every customer feels supported and is successful in creating a phone-free event.
• Oversee and manage smooth transition from sales conversation to implementation, back to account management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in event planning/producing.
• Optional: 2+ years experience in sales.
• Optional: 2+ years experience recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff.
• Passionate about Yondr’s mission.
• Enjoy speaking with people in person.
• Excited to travel and be on the road.
• Excited to work on the ground at events.
• Open to working on weekends and “event hours.”
• Understands the “language” of events/wedding planners.
• Extreme attention to detail in all aspects of responsibilities.
• Proficient in Google Suite.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical coverage plan option for employees and access to 15+ plan types, including PPO, HMO, and HDP.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO for rest and recharge throughout the year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 1 week paid holiday break at the end of December, plus 11 additional nationally recognized holidays.
• 401(k) offering.
• Tech tool preference, including choice of PC or Mac.
• Hybrid employees receive catered lunch twice a week.