Event Sales Manager

Event Sales Manager (Highmark Stadium) The Buffalo Bills and Legends have an expansive partnership to support all aspects of the Bills New Stadium Project including stadium design, planning, feasibility studies, project management, data analytics, marketing and holistic revenue generation across hospitality, partnerships, ticketing, and suites sales. • Bachelor’s Degree in a related area of study preferred and 2-3 years’ related experience (sports, attractions, or hotel industry preferred) • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe • Able to make individual sales while effectively managing a sales team • Able to simultaneously manage a high level of detail across multiple projects • Able to work independently and manage time effectively • Able to balance internal priorities with client expectations • Resourceful, innovative and forward-thinking, with an entrepreneurial spirit • Expertise in financial analysis and planning, budgeting, and marketing • Working knowledge of local/regional markets, venue operations, and special events industries • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously • Ability to effectively evaluate risks and liabilities of special events and venue rentals • Be adept at negotiating with clients when required within the guidelines set • Excellent self-accountability for high personal standards of conduct and professionalism • Process-oriented, highly organized, fast/accurate, works well under pressure and meet deadlines • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs • Experience in a union work environment preferred • Must have sufficient mobility to perform tasks including constant reaching, bending, stooping, wiping, pushing, and pulling for extended periods of time • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus • Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays including all games and major stadium events • Must have the ability to lift, push, pull approximately 25lbs • Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 10 hours during a single shift, while navigating ramps, stairs and elevators The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.