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***THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION***

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ABOUT US At Earl Enterprises® bring together the power of people, services and creative genius to build innovative sustainable companies that guests can enjoy today and in the future through our diversified international brand portfolio of Planet Hollywood, Buca di Beppo, Bertucci’s, Bravo, Brio, Earl of Sandwich, Chicken Guy! and TooJay’s to name a few. Earl Enterprises® continues to grow as a leader in the field of entertainment, leisure, tourism, hotel, and restaurant consultant services. Come join us onward and upward.

Job Summary

The Brand Marketing Manager is responsible for all aspects of creating, developing, and executing integrated marketing programs. This includes traditional and digital ad campaigns that require analytic tracking. This person is responsible for developing and optimizing brand positioning and executing marketing plans under the guidance of the Marketing Lead for Earl Enterprises. The Brand Marketing Manager also conducts thorough review of marketing data and provides solid insight-based information to upper management for decision making and strategies. This person must be strategic in their forward thinking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage email marketing and overall calendars.
• Plan, organize, monitor, and lead enterprise marketing programs to ensure resource alignment, engagement, commitment, and risk management.
• Plan, Execute and track KPI’s related to all marketing programs and summarize performance. Assist with the execution of digital marketing strategy, aligned with brand standards, execution, and budget.
• Manage marketing processes, plans, and spend optimization.
• Cross function with other centers of excellence including Digital, Social, Media Buying, Guest Services and Web Development to ensure all marketing campaigns are aligned and integrated. Cross function with other departments including Operations, IT and Finance regarding marketing program plans.
• Measure the impact of all marketing efforts.
• Research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and demographic factors in order to capitalize on market opportunities.
• Ensure consistency between interactive and traditional media: content, branding, and offers.
• Act as a Marketing liaison with the web developer to coordinate all website content changes, creative changes and Search Engine Marketing efforts and offers.
• Coordinate with external listing sites to ensure information about the brands are current and updated as offers, locations and menu information change.
• Implement processes to ensure all online offers and promotions have unique POS (Point of Sale) identifiers/codes to determine level of success.
• Review of and assist with in-restaurant digital media content (video programming, digital media boards, etc.).

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (four-year college or university) required. Business Marketing or Communications degree preferred.

Experience: 5 years related experience preferred in a multi-location restaurant. Other consideration would be 5 years related experience in a retail or hospitality organization in a marketing manager role.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office required – Adobe Creative Suite preferred – Experience with HTML and CRM platforms.
• At least 5 years of experience planning and developing successful marketing campaigns.
• At least 5 years of expertise of hands-on expertise managing Paid Search, Email, SEO, Affiliate, Display, Mobile, and Social campaigns required.
• Demonstrate strong creative instincts balanced with very solid strategic and analytical capabilities. Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams.
• Extensive understanding of online marketing industry trends and tactics
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and good judgment and be capable of communicating with a diverse range of individuals at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Can work at a high level of urgency and meet firm deadlines.

Earl Enterprises

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

The opportunity

The Sr. Product Manager will manage multiple high-impact digital products from ideation, design and specification through development, launch and maintenance. They are responsible for the delivery of complex consumer-facing projects that support the service journalism mission of Chicago Public Media. They are strong in their ability to collaborate with software engineers and designers, provide specifications, conduct thorough quality assurance testing, manage multi-disciplinary projects and make critical decisions throughout. They have experience in agile product management, prioritizing the most impactful features and applying test-and-learn and MVP techniques to their decision-making.

In addition, they are a strong communicator who is equally comfortable presenting information to stakeholders, executive teams and scrum teams. They have a talent for gathering feedback from users and using it to create better products and experiences. They are an expert at analyzing metrics from Google Analytics, Firebase, A/B testing suites and other marketing tools and distilling the information into actionable insights. Finally they are results-driven and know how to achieve impact and outcomes for their product portfolio. They should be comfortable being accountable for meeting KPIs in support of our broader strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to create a project roadmap and drive projects from start to finish
• Define and communicate detailed product requirements
• Define and track goals and KPIs relevant to all product releases including in areas of audience growth, engagement, conversion, speed and stability
• Develop innovative ideas for new pathways to audience growth, membership and loyalty-building with realistic business cases and timelines
• Lead QA efforts including regression and feature testing with internal testers and automated external testing software
• Use data driven methodology to optimize using A/B testing results and analytics data

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of product management experience in an agile software development environment
• Multiple examples of launching successful features and digital products in areas of consumer product, e-commerce, digital media, or related fields
• Experience using analytics data to make product decisions that led to better outcomes, using sources like Google Analytics, Firebase, Mixpanel, Parsely, or related tools
• Experience working directly with software engineers and designers, authoring detailed requirements with examples of successful collaborations
• Top-notch communication skills in writing and presentation

Nice to Have:

• Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: website development, mobile app development, e-commerce, subscription or fundraising products, or digital media applications.
• Previous experience in news media organizations
• Understanding of web technologies including HTML / CSS / JS as well SQL or database languages

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture
• A hybrid work schedule: 2 days in the office, three days remote
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand!

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

Overview: Darwill is a leading provider of integrated direct marketing and advertising solutions. Darwill partners with business across the United States, addressing complex marketing and communication needs.

Location: Woodstock, GA

Reports to: Senior VP of Sales

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Our Director of Digital Services is a master of their trade, and passionate about helping local businesses generate tangible leads through both organic and paid efforts. Execution of our B2B digital marketing calendar and support client facing digital products across company brands. You enjoy speaking with clients to analyze local market potential for digital marketing opportunities, recommending appropriate solutions that drive leads, and then executing those products to ensure success. You, in short, can handle it all and will grow digital product sales. You will lead our growing team of digital marketing experts in SEO, SEM, and Social Media. The candidate is a master of the technical and practical application of SEO, SEM, and social marketing best practices.

SEO:

· Leads website SEO planning, site structure, site development, site implementation and site performance for organization’s B2B websites and client B2C websites to win in local search

· Perform information gathering services including technical website analysis, competitive/keyword research and link analysis on an ongoing basis

· Develop, implement and manage SEO strategies to maintain optimum rankings in organic search results with best practice on-page and off-page efforts

· Provide recommendations and execute strategies for content development in coordination with SEO goals

· Control naming conventions and linking conventions

· Forecast changes in the industry in all areas of SEO and Google Search Algorithms

SEM:

· Expertise in search-SEM marketing a must; basic understanding of all digital media disciplines

· Experience with PPC billing and invoicing

· Knowledge of 3rd party tracking and serving technology related to SEM

· Success executing complex, large scale, fast moving campaigns flawlessly

· Experience with AdWords and proven track record of results

· Excellent communications (written/verbal), presentation and analytical skills

· Expert-level Excel and strong PowerPoint (PPT) skills as well as management and mentorship of junior team members to meet annual goals

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Detail oriented with strong attention to project management and follow-through

Social Media & Reputation Management

• A leader in traditional marketing, strategic planning, website development and digital marketing
• Familiarity with Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Twitter, & Snapchat
• Familiarity with automotive inventory systems, DSPs, Eleads, VAuto, etc

Programmatic Advertising

• Develop and execute programmatic advertising strategies to maximize the reach and impact of digital advertising campaigns.
• Monitor and optimize programmatic campaigns, ensuring efficient allocation of budgets and adherence to performance metrics.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies related to programmatic advertising.

Website Management/Building/Hosting

• Lead website development, hosting, and management efforts for B2B and client B2C websites.
• Ensure that websites are optimized for local search, user experience, and performance.
• Collaborate with the technical team to implement SEO best practices.

OTT/CTV Advertising

• Plan, execute, and analyze Over-the-Top (OTT) and Connected TV (CTV) advertising campaigns.
• Utilize data-driven insights to target the right audience and optimize ad placements.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and opportunities in the OTT/CTV advertising space.

Email Advertising

• Develop and implement effective email advertising strategies to engage and convert leads.
• Create compelling email content, manage email lists, and monitor campaign performance.
• Ensure compliance with email marketing regulations.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct in-depth data analysis to track the performance of various digital marketing channels.
• Provide regular reports and insights to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns.
• Utilize data to guide strategic decisions and optimizations.

Financial/Accounting Responsibilities

• Manage budget allocation for digital marketing campaigns.
• Oversee PPC billing and invoicing processes.
• Ensure the financial efficiency of digital marketing initiatives and report on ROI.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, business or related areas
• Must have experience in Hearing Care, Automotive, Client Services, Arts & Entertainment
• 5+ years’ experience in marketing; preferred in a leadership role
• Google Adwords and Analytics certified
• Proven SEM experience managing PPC campaigns across Google and Bing
• Must be able to juggle multiple campaigns (35+) with ease
• Experience in A/B and multivariate testing
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and ability use the data to guide strategy changes
• Familiarity of various major social media platforms
• Facebook Advertising certified
• Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting, time management and organizational skills
• Highly adaptive and results oriented
• Strong project management skills with the ability to create and execute plans
• Proactive, self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team with an eye for detail

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This role is a hybrid role with in office time and work from home days

Darwill

Content Manager

Simpler Trading, the premier provider of Trading Education in the marketplace, is in search of a Content Manager to join the team. At Simpler Trading, we are on a mission to educate our clients and ensure their financial success by creating the most enduring sources of quality, tried-and-applied content in the trading industry. Behind every webinar and learning platform sits a dedicated team of entrepreneurial-minded fintechies responsible for creating and delivering tangible trading ideas in real-time to our subscribed members. As a Simpler employee we guarantee no day at the office will be the same, but we promise that you will always be challenged and supported in your role.

The Content Manager will work closely with one or more of our Content Providers on a daily basis getting insight into the trading process and methodology. The Content Manager will assist the Content Providers in developing their brand and media presence as an extension of Simpler Trading’s offerings. In this role, you will directly manage content creation for presentations, newsletters, and social media of the Content Provider to ensure seamless branding between the Content Provider and Simpler Trading.

The ideal candidate for this position is an energetic professional who is able to multi-task effectively, entrepreneurial minded, detail-oriented, and an ambitious self-starter with a strong interest, passion and desire to learn about trading is a must.

What You’ll Do

• Be actively online in trading rooms, webinars, classes when Content Provider is trading/presenting, including responding to customer inquiries in the chat
• Create and send consistent trade alerts and summaries
• Create content on behalf of the Content Provider to support clients
• Develop presentations, newsletters, social media, etc. for content providers to review
• Collect trades and content that can be used for marketing efforts and help manage trade spreadsheets
• Strengthen communication with clients
• Take client feedback and make actionable improvements in the trading rooms
• Maintain chart books and other client resources

Who You Are

• Experience with social media and content creation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in cross-team environments daily
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence to regularly pitch new creative content, campaigns ideas, etc.
• Self-motivated and driven
• Flexible with work schedule; Occasional long days during the week and on occasion weekends
• Prepared to take on reasonable issues and/or requests that fall outside of written job description

Qualifications

• Trading market knowledge required
• Personal experience in trading, specifically trading futures required
• Experience with social media and content creation
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in cross-team environments daily
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to curate content that speaks to our audience and encourages them to join the Simpler community!
• The ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• FinTech, EdTech and/or Entertainment Industry experience

Benefits + Perks

Here at Simpler, we have cultivated a work hard, have fun, be nice work environment that promotes creativity and good ideas. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
• HSA Offering and contributions
• 401(k) and Matching
• Flexible PTO Plan
• Wellness Benefit
• Home Office Stipend

Who We Are

Simpler Trading celebrates diversity and our commitment to creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action “at will” employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Simpler Trading complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Simpler Trading expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of Simpler Trading’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Simpler Trading shares the right to work and participates in the E-Verify program in all locations.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us.

Regarding Simpler Trading’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Simpler Trading to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Simpler Trading should email [email protected].

Simpler Trading

We are looking for a talented and experienced Paid Search Manager to join us at Realtime Agency – a fast-growing performance and brand marketing agency.

Reporting to our Head of Search, you will be working on some of our key accounts, where you’ll be responsible for building and implementing state-of-the-art paid search strategies.

You will need to perform in-depth analysis with the aim of delivering strong performance across the KPIs set. You will own day-to-day optimizations on the channels, design and implement innovative test ideas, budget management, performance reporting, and additional duties relating to ensuring performance is on-target or exceeds expectations.

You will need to be curious and not afraid to push the boundaries while thinking of the big picture; someone who can deep dive into the details through proactivity, eagerness, and self-motivation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, optimization, and reporting of large-scale paid search campaigns across multiple platforms, targeting client KPIs.
• Manage client communications across key accounts and present the strategic vision and current performance at regular client meetings.
• Responsible for driving new ideas to improve the performance of campaigns including account structure, bid strategy, creative, ad copy, keyword expansion, audience management, and landing page optimization.
• Work closely with the reporting team to drive data-backed innovation and strategy.
• Stay at the forefront of industry innovation and best practices, learn and grow your knowledge and bring new findings and ideas to clients and internal teams.

Who We’re Looking For

Realtimers are ambitious, data-driven, and hungry to test the limits of our advertising platforms while finding unique solutions to complex problems. As we expand our client roster, we are looking for highly motivated teammates to lead our client teams, manage campaign execution, and build relationships with some of the largest companies in the world.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of one or more advertising platforms, a strong understanding of how to build and execute campaigns, and an aptitude for working both internally with RTA’s product teams as well as externally with clients.

You’re the right person for the role if you have:

• 3+ years of paid search advertising experience (agency experience preferable).
• Degree in business, math, marketing, engineering, science or similar.
• Proven track record of success with advertising campaigns.
• Mobile experience is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously to meet objectives/key deadlines.
• Experience with website and lead analytics (such as UTM tagging, Google Analytics,).
• Ad platform certifications.
• Outstanding data handling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-organized and flexible; able to move from project to project without delay.
• A passion for Digital Marketing and learning!

About Realtime Agency

Realtime Agency is a global, full-funnel digital advertising agency. We are positioned in the market as the go-to agency solution for the ‘Privacy age’. We have special labs teams leading in measurement (with MMM), Audience, Performance Creative, and Marketing Analytics as well as all the traditional media buying teams in Programmatic, Google, Social, Affiliates, SEO, Influencer Marketing, and product feed management.

We help businesses transform their digital buying processes to drive cost efficiency and significant growth by providing a unique, data and audience-driven approach to digital buying.

We support clients in the B2B, DTC space in verticals across retail/e-commerce, healthcare, entertainment, financial/fintech, publications, and much more!

An independent agency based in the U.K. but with a global footprint, our company has grown to more than 60 Realtimers in Denver (Colorado), DC, London, and Manila since our founding in 2018.

As Realtime continues to expand into the leading edge of digital advertising – everything from programmatic linear television, CTV and podcasts, to conversational commerce on social channels – we are looking to expand our team ahead of what we aim to be our most productive year ever in 2022.

As a services company, we are focused on our people. We introduced a Culture coordinator in 2021 to ensure the fun, wellbeing, and development of every individual was supported.

Build your future with Realtime and progress down a path that brings you the most happiness and success!

What does RTA offer?

• People first Culture; in the last year we increased our staff happiness by 20%, we have a culture coordinator, team events, learning opportunities and training, company mid-year kick-off, individual awards, Class Pass, and much more.
• Private medical insurance
• 20 days paid time off – excluding federal bank holidays!
• A birthday lie in
• Growth company; we are positioned well in the market as leaders in ‘the privacy age’
• We’re a global company with international work and travel opportunities
• Digital learning opportunities – programmatic, Google, Influencer, SEO, Affiliate marketing to really understand the full marketing mix, allowing you to go on and excel as a fully rounded digital leader
• Be in the mix of industry change and trends – learn how we have pivoted into the privacy age and our plans for moving into the next wave of web3.0 and Metaverse.
• Fast progression routes as the company continues to rapidly grow.
• An excellent bonus scheme!
• A fun, friendly working environment!

Realtime Agency

Sky Zone, LLC

District Manager – South

Full-time w/ Travel

Based in Tennessee or Louisiana

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POSITION OVERVIEW

As a District Manager you play a critical role in developing extraordinary General Managers, creating great customer experiences, impacting growth across multiple locations, and being an advocate for our company-operated brands. At Sky Zone, we are performance driven through being “Purveyors of Awesome”.

You lead a team of General Managers across 5-7 locations throughout Tennessee, Missouri, Atlanta, and Alabama. You are a leader of leaders, and you leverage your ability to identify and develop high performing talent to manage multiple park operations. Our focus on safety, guest experience, and park cleanliness sets us apart as a leader in the trampoline entertainment industry. You will train and develop your leaders in operational excellence, business acumen, and customer service and sales delivery.

This role reports to a Regional Vice President and requires 70% travel to support parks. Ideal candidates will be based in Tennessee or Louisiana. Flexible schedule required. We offer competitive base salaries, generous bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and an amazing culture.

Using your prior multi-unit leadership experience, you will:

• Maintain and grow a portfolio of successful locations: develop district-level strategies to achieve each parks membership, events, operational, and customer-service goals, while addressing each park’s unique strengths and challenges.
• Lead a team of leaders: motivate, coach, and develop General Managers to achieve operational goals.
• Serve as a resource: provide expertise on building guest loyalty, team staffing and management, park operations and safety, and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate: partner regularly with cross-functional support teams.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience managing 6 or more locations in customer-facing, performance-driven industries; hospitality, fitness, retail, or food and beverage preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience focusing on P&L, operations, customer service, training and development, and driving key performance measurables; membership-driven industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven success identifying strengths and gaps in performance and aligning the right people in the right roles.
• Ability to set clear direction, inspire performance, deliver timely feedback, hold others accountable, and celebrate success.
• Values-driven leadership approach, strong organizational, interpersonal and critical thinking skills.
• Minimum High School or GED; college degree preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business.

Compensation: $115-125k base pay + bonus; competitive benefits package with 401k matching.

Sky Zone is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sky Zone

Want to join the leadership team of one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer events?

The Hyde Park Summer Fest team needs a strong Event Director for the 2024 and, possibly, 2025 festival season.

The director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the Fest and will work to strategize around and integrate the artistic vision of the Fest with the audience-facing and stakeholder group elements of the event; ensuring that the upcoming festival stays true to its origins while continuing to elevate and grow in the market.

Our ideal candidate will have large-scale event production experience, preferably in the entertainment industry. Candidates should be up to date with industry and festival trends, and be prepared to bring a level of entrepreneurship, innovation, and initiative to the role while understanding the necessity to elevate the festival’s position in the marketplace. The candidate also understands what it means to be a part of a growing movement. As a leader on this team, this person will embody the mission and be a part of bringing the greater vision to life, this may mean taking on other tasks that are not necessarily listed in the job description. But knowing that this will lead to making the event a true success.

This role will start as a 1-year full-time, temp position and will require extended work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. This schedule will vary and pick up as the event approaches. There may be out-of-state travel to meet with potential talent and partners but that will be disclosed before scheduled. (Note: This role will be extended for the next season, following a review of the 2024 event. )

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

The Fest:

• Working closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization to ensure efficiencies and lead a successful Fest program.
• Working with the CEO to translate the vision into a strategy with actionable goals
• Serving as the leader for all major festival collaborators: Marketing and Communications, Sponsorships, Technology, Ticketing, Digital, Talent Management, and Fest Operations to ensure all activities are consistent and aligned with the mission.
• Stepping in as a key liaison, when needed, when dealing with press and other external partner
• Leading Fest Programming meetings and participating as a key member of leadership in strategic vision and decision-making on Hyde Park Summer Fest.
• Maintaining and building trusted relationships with key internal and external partners for consistency, collaboration, and unified goals.

The Concert:

• Overseeing all aspects of the live event, from the initial planning stages to the final execution
• Giving high-level updates to the CEO regarding talent and concert specifics; keeping them abreast of all major decisions
• Participating in contract negotiations with artists and vendors
• Managing entire concert budget
• Participating in the hiring of key event production staff and contractors
• Coordinating technical and logistical details of the event
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the concert portion of the festival

The Event Director is the mastermind behind the scenes of Hyde Park Summer Fest. Every decision that this candidate makes will ensure that everything runs seamlessly to create a memorable experience for the attendees and community.

The required direct and transferrable skills:

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Min 5 years’ experience in large-scale event/concert/festival production with a preference for entertainment industry experience.
• Experience or proficient understanding of ticketing strategy
• Experience and demonstrated ability to flourish in a hands-on, highly collaborative, team-driven, growth-centric environment.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to strategize, set, and meet goals.
• Experience in event ticketing and sponsorship is a plus.
• Experience managing large-scale budgeting processes and ability to bring productions in at or under budget.
• Monitoring multiple projects against the overall planning
• A passion for creating an event that puts Chicago on a global map for music and entertainment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey a strategic plan that is clear and inspiring to all.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively across the leadership team and various departments.
• An accessible work style dedicated to teamwork and transparency.
• Highest levels of integrity and ethics.

Hyde Park Summer Fest

TITLE: Premium Sales Manager

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Exempt

COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Premium Sales & Service

POSTING DATED: September 29, 2023

Pay Range: The pay range for this role is $66,560 – $72,00 + variable

Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Premium Sales & Service, this position embraces all aspects of Team Teal’s principles. This position is responsible for selling new, long-term Premium Sales & Service products, with the flexibility to cross-sell Sharks Ticket Sales and Global Partnership inventory. The Premium Sales Manager will work diligently to assure revenue generation and growth and in line with Team Teal’s overall objectives.

Additionally, the key responsibilities of this position include reaching sales quotas, proactively prospecting and developing new business opportunities, hosting weekly meetings with prospects, managing a consistent pipeline of prospects, managing customer base and activities in CRM, and selling related products as requested.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dedicated to prospect, present, and close Premium Sales products, with an emphasis on Suites, with the flexibility to sell Sharks Ticket Sales and Global Partnership assets.
• Prospecting potential clients via inside and outside sales strategies while developing, establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key contacts.
• Schedule weekly meetings and conduct presentations with prospective clients.
• Utilize networking skills, face-to-face presentations and cold-calling techniques to sell Premium Sales inventory.
• Entertain prospects at San Jose Sharks games and SAP Center events with the goal of closing Premium Sales products and services.
• Involvement in all sales activities, from lead generations through closing the sale.
• Manage pipeline and activities via CRM.
• Participate in non-game day sales events, offsite meetings, sales booths and other sales related initiatives.
• Achieve weekly, monthly and annual sales goals and objectives.
• Prepare and present consistent sales reports by maintaining timely and accurate records detailing sales pipeline progress, appointment recaps, prospecting activities and sales progress.
• Maintain a unified working relationship with Global Partnership and Sharks Ticket Sales & Service teams.
• Perform other tasks and projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university; at least 3 years of experience in a ticket sales or premium sales role with a track record of success.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Ability to demonstrate dynamic sales skills, with an emphasis on selling multiple product offerings and services.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to customers and contacts so as to convey a positive image and ability to respond to client’s needs in a timely manner.
• Ability to effectively present sales material to prospects on an appointment.
• Cultivate relationships across departments and business functions in order to foster effective teamwork throughout the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Night and weekend work required, including working non-hockey related events and/or on holidays.
• Exceptional spoken and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Archtics and Ticketmaster
• Time management and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to negotiate six-figure agreements
• Exhibit good judgement and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to manage your own time and implement your own schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
• Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
• Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
• Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
• Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
• Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
• Other League & partner discounts
• Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
• An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
• Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
• Free access to on-site Volta EV charging stations on non-event days

This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

Summary:

Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.

We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.

We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:

T – Team success is more important than individual success

E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do

A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions

M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones

T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions

E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions

A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say

L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them

We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

San Jose Sharks

Imagine your ideal job. Now add bowling. And arcade games. And parties every day of the week. This isn’t any ordinary office; it’s the beginning of a bowled new career as a Group Event Sales Manager at Bowlero Corp. You may (or may not) be great at bowling, but how good are you at juggling? Because the Group Event Sales Manager juggles many competing priorities, combining responsibility for sales and administrative duties with serving as the primary direct resource for their assigned regions. If you want to be an authority on events and help bring the party to life for our guests, then this may just be the perfect job for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Get a glimpse of all you’ll experience as a Group Event Sales Manager

GET THE PARTY STARTED • From corporate events and team building to fundraisers and other group events, you’ll generate group sales and achieve your annual sales targets for events averaging 20 or more guests

BE A PARTY PRO • Act as the primary district resource for selling groups within your assigned region

MIND THE DETAILS • Manage lane inventory for your district and coordinate your center’s group events by ensuring that 14-Day Forecasts are 1) up to date, 2) accurate, and 3) distributed to the center weekly

MANAGE YOUR PROSPECTS • Assist prospects who contact the center or sales office by phone or online with all group event inquiries and create lane reservation maps featuring all relevant event details

HIT THOSE NUMBERS • Respond to all event inquiries; turn them into booked events; and consistently meet (or, better yet, exceed) your individual monthly sales goals

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE • Be aware of the unique needs of the various events you’ll help plan—from birthday parties to corporate events to other social gatherings (remember SMERF: Social, Military, Education, Religious & Fraternal events)

BECOME A GEMS GURU • Maintain records of event inquiries in Gems; enter and maintain client info; and investigate & resolve any guest problems

WHO YOU ARE Creative. Organized. Self-motivated. Committed to the guest. Those are just a few of the characteristics that make for a successful Group Event Sales Manager. You’ll have strong selling and negotiating skills, the talent to cold-call like a pro, and the initiative to solicit new business and retain existing clients—all of which will be vital to your success. You don’t have to be a math whiz, but you will need to calculate figures like discounts, interest, commissions, etc. and you won’t balk at having to complete budgeting, forecasting, or month-end reporting. You’ll also be great at seeking out and implementing win-win solutions for Bowlero Corp and our guests.

DESIRED SKILLS: Check out the desired skills below and see if you have what it takes to join our team • 2+ Years of sales or sales management experience • Bachelor’s degree • Hospitality sales, marketing, or catering experience preferred • MS Office Suite and database software proficiency preferred

THE BOWLERO CORP TEAM Bowlero. Bowlmor Lanes. AMF. Our family of brands features the best in bowling entertainment and events at 300 striking locations nationwide. And now, with the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association), we’re bringing bowling to the world. We’re committed to diversity, dedicated to our guests, and devoted to making the work-life experience a joy for one another. Because when work is this much fun, it doesn’t feel like work at all. Join our team of over 8,000 associates, and discover what it means to live the #BowledLife.

Bowlero Corporation

Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race and provide an unforgettable escape. Delivering excellence for our guests, and contributing to building and sustaining our communities, requires collaboration from diverse teams of world-class talent. Our iconic MGM Resorts brands offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities, each with access to unlimited growth.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Provide direction and leadership for the property Hotel team, consistent with the MGM brand. Responsible for leading the hotel management team in achieving their stated operational and financial goals including managing labor and overall financial performance. Owns the execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the hotel division, including Front Office, Front Services, Group Reservations & Services and VIP Services. Ensure high customer satisfaction and an exceptional guest experience, in accordance with MGM Resorts service standards. All duties are performed in accordance to company policies and procedures.

• Works closely with senior leadership to implement strategic Initiatives provided by Hotel Strategy CoE for hotel operations.
• Leads the implementation of policies, operating procedures, training programs, manuals, directives, work schedules, rules and regulations for all hotel operations team.
• Responsible for employee engagement of the hotel operations team, utilizing the tools provided and through coaching, training, rewards and development.
• Provides leadership and direction to maintain and improve the guest experience within hotel operations, consistent with the company’s service standards.
• Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, counsels and coaches hotel operations staff for the efficient operation of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, management or related field, or equivalent experience
• Four (4) years of relevant experience.

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!

MGM Resorts International