skybridge luxurySpringfield, IL
AV Sales Manager
$130 K–$140 K
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AV Sales Manager
skybridge luxurySpringfield, IL
4 days ago
$130 K–$140 K
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Convention and Trade Show OrganizersPromoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without FacilitiesTeleproduction and Other Postproduction Services
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)SkyBridge Luxury is partnering with a rapidly growing luxury event production company to identify an experienced AV Production Sales Manager with a strong background in high-end social events, creative event production, and client relationship management. This opportunity is ideal for a sales professional who understands that exceptional event production goes far beyond traditional audiovisual services. We are seeking someone who can serve as a trusted creative and technical partner to luxury event planners, designers, and producers, helping bring sophisticated event concepts to life through innovative production solutions. The ideal candidate brings a combination of technical production expertise, creative vision, and strong client relationship skills, with the ability to translate ambitious event designs into beautifully executed experiences. Experience collaborating with luxury event designers on complex installations, tented events, and highly customized productions is especially valuable.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage relationships with luxury event planners, event designers, producers, and other high-end social event professionals.
Serve as a trusted creative and technical advisor, collaborating with clients from initial concept development through event execution.
Recommend customized production solutions that balance creative vision, technical requirements, aesthetics, and budget considerations.
Sell comprehensive event production services, including lighting design, audio, video, staging, scenic elements, fabrication, drapery, and technical production.
Collaborate on complex event installations, including tented environments, temporary structures, and highly customized event spaces.
Translate creative concepts into technically feasible production plans while maintaining the design integrity of each event.
Partner closely with internal production, design, and technical teams to develop proposals, budgets, and production strategies.
Manage client relationships throughout the sales and planning process, ensuring exceptional communication, creativity, and attention to detail.
Identify opportunities to expand existing relationships, generate referrals, and develop new business within the luxury social events market.
Build long-term client loyalty through exceptional service, technical expertise, and creative collaboration.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in luxury event production sales, technical event production, or account management within the high-end social events industry.
Strong relationships and experience working directly with luxury event planners, event designers, and creative production professionals.
Demonstrated understanding of technically sophisticated event environments, particularly tented events, custom installations, and large-scale social celebrations.
Ability to provide creative and technical recommendations involving lighting, audio, video, staging, fabrication, drapery, and scenic production.
Experience translating complex creative concepts into practical, aesthetically cohesive production solutions.
Strong consultative sales skills with the ability to guide clients through technical decisions while supporting their overall design vision.
Proven ability to manage high-value client relationships, develop customized proposals, and oversee complex production budgets.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering elevated client experiences.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and travel as business needs require.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a growing organization expanding its presence in the luxury social events and experiential production industry.
Work alongside talented event designers, planners, and production professionals on highly customized, visually extraordinary events.
Play an important role in developing long-term client relationships and delivering creative production solutions.
Opportunity to combine technical expertise, creativity, and relationship-driven sales in a collaborative environment.
Fully remote position with opportunities for client engagement, site visits, and industry networking.
Competitive base salary of $130K–$140K plus commission.
Qualified candidates with a strong background in live event production sales are encouraged to apply.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Level
Senior
Salary
$130 K–$140 K
Location
Springfield, IL
Occupation
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Industry
Convention and Trade Show Organizers
Posted
4 days ago