Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sound Investment
Job overview
The Moonlight Studios Chicago Venue Director leads venue operations and drives growth by managing live, virtual, and hybrid events while ensuring client satisfaction and business development.
Responsibilities and impact
The Venue Director is responsible for driving sales and revenue, expanding brand presence, managing event production and logistics, providing onsite leadership during events, collaborating with clients, managing vendor relationships, handling event scheduling and billing, and ensuring quality control across all events.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive base salary plus commission, medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and the opportunity to lead a premier event space in Chicago.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in venue management or related fields, proven success with high-profile events, production experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Keynote, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred skills include selling live and virtual event production, knowledge of venue operations, strong organizational and communication skills, and contract negotiation experience.
Job location and travel
The role is based at Moonlight Studios in Chicago and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines leadership in both live and virtual event production with strategic business development in a premier Chicago event venue.
Company overview
Sound Investment is a leading provider of audio-visual solutions, specializing in custom installations for both commercial and residential clients. They generate revenue through the sale and installation of high-end audio-visual equipment, as well as offering maintenance and support services. Founded in 1999, the company has built a strong reputation for innovative designs and exceptional customer service. Key milestones include expanding their service offerings to include smart home technology and securing partnerships with major tech brands.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in venue management, event production, and sales, emphasizing your ability to drive revenue and manage live, virtual, and hybrid events, as these are core to the Venue Director role at Sound Investment.
Showcase your experience in client relationship management, event logistics, and contract negotiation, focusing on your success in high-profile corporate or social events and your proficiency with Microsoft Office and Keynote.
Apply through multiple channels including Sound Investment's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
Connect with current employees in the Moonlight Studios or broader Sound Investment event management teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like complimenting recent events they've produced or asking about their experience working at Sound Investment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'venue management,' 'event production,' 'sales acumen,' 'client service,' 'contract negotiation,' and 'event logistics' to ensure it passes initial screening algorithms.
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