LN Concerts, Special Events Sales Coordinator - HOB Chicago

Job Summary : WHO ARE WE?

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders : Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship.

Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.

Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries.

These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.

For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music.

From our dozens of owned / operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales.

• we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption / fertility support.
• it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s 50 Companies that Care .

We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals.

Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.

WHO ARE YOU?

Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed.

At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

I. Essential Functions

• Provide administrative support and assistance to the Director of Sales, Sales Manager(s) and Logistics team
• Field incoming calls and routes inquiries to the appropriate team members
• Distribution of all internal and external correspondence
• Maintain departmental files
• Assist all department team members with Information Systems support

II. Accounting Functions

• Process all deposits and payments in a timely manner
• Track status of payments made for all events with Sales Managers
• Follow up on all accounts receivable and provide monthly update to Director of Sales and Finance Manager

III. Staff Functions

• Maintain supply of assembled sales kits and collateral materials
• Update sales kit inserts and menus as needed
• Generate a competitive analysis report on a quarterly basis
• Special projects as assigned by Director of Sales
• Distribution of final contracted SEO’s to appropriate parties

IV. Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Knowledge of all appropriate table settings and etiquette
• Basic Mathematical skills
• Ability to operate various food and beverage equipment present at a function

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

Minimum Requirements :

• Appearance
• Punctuality and Attendance
• Attitude and Teamwork
• Job Skills / Productivity
• Communication (Written and Verbal)
• Adherence to Company Policies
• Working Relationships

What You Need :

• California Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent
• Minimum of one year in a customer service capacity
• Working knowledge of computers (Excel, Word, databases)
• Entry-level knowledge of restaurant and music hall operations, food preparation and restaurant reservation procedures
• Written and verbal communication skills; time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize and work in a fast-paced, high volume environment
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with considerable noise and interruptions. Must be able to change activity frequently

Preferred :

Bachelor’s Degree

Physical Work Demands :

Physical activities include walking, talking, seeing, hearing, pushing, balancing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, handling.

Must be able to grasp and hold very small objects

Flexible Schedule (days / nights, weekends)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

HIRING PRACTICES

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The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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