Job Summary:
The Sales Manager - Event Technology is the main point of contact for clients and the hotel in planning and executing technical requirements for audio-visual needs. They work closely with the operations team and other departments to build relationships, facilitate teamwork, and ensure effective communication. The Sales Manager collaborates with clients to detail event requirements and provide proposals with diagrams, schematics, and pricing recommendations. They also coordinate with the operations team, provide written instructions, and participate in production meetings. The Sales Manager demonstrates problem-solving skills in meeting client needs using existing resources and hotel infrastructure. They actively contribute to management meetings and offer input on department operations. Additionally, they recommend, negotiate, and hire vendors, maintain client and vendor relationships, and make recommendations to optimize business operations. The Sales Manager multitasks across multiple events, utilizing Microsoft Office and database management systems for financial projections.

Qualifications:
- Experience in sales or account management within the audio-visual industry
- Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and its applications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Organizational and multitasking skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management systems
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Independent decision-making skills
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of industry benchmarks and best practices

Responsibilities:
- Act as primary point of contact for audio-visual needs
- Coordinate with operations team and other departments
- Collaborate with clients to detail event requirements
- Prepare proposals with diagrams, schematics, and pricing recommendations
- Provide instructions to operations team
- Utilize creative problem-solving during planning and execution
- Participate in management meetings and offer input
- Recommend, negotiate, and hire vendors
- Maintain client and vendor relationships
- Stay informed on industry benchmarks and make recommendations
- Manage multiple events
- Utilize Microsoft Office and database management systems