LN Venues, Foundation Room Sales Manager, New Membership - House of Blues Chicago

Live Nation Entertainment•Chicago, IL

7d•$53,000 - $67,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of New Membership Sales will be responsible for driving new membership acquisition for Foundation Room at House of Blues Chicago. This role will focus exclusively on generating new business opportunities and cultivating relationships with prospective members, corporate clientele, hospitality leaders, entrepreneurs, tastemakers, and culturally connected audiences. This individual will serve as a key ambassador for the Foundation Room brand both inside and outside the venue, helping to establish and grow a highly engaged membership community aligned with the future vision of the concept. Success in this role requires a proactive sales mentality, strong local networking abilities, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality and entertainment environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated success in luxury hospitality, nightlife, membership, entertainment, hotel, restaurant, experiential, or lifestyle sales environments
Strong existing Chicago market relationships and networking abilities preferred
Proven ability to generate new business and sell relationship-driven, non-tangible products
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
Ability to build trust and maintain long-term professional relationships
Comfortable working nights, weekends, concerts, and hospitality-driven events as business needs require
Passion for hospitality, music, nightlife, culture, and guest experience
Experience utilizing Salesforce CRM or similar sales platforms preferred
Entrepreneurial Mindset

Responsibilities

Drive new membership sales through strategic prospecting, networking, referrals, partnerships, and relationship development
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified membership prospects through Salesforce CRM and consistent outreach efforts
Conduct sales presentations, tours, site inspections, and experiential walkthroughs for prospective members and clients
Identify and cultivate relationships with high-value individuals, corporate decision-makers, hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs, and culturally influential clientele throughout the Chicago market
Attend industry events, networking functions, concerts, nightlife events, and community activations to generate new business opportunities
Generate revenue through the sale of premium memberships, VIP experiences, and related hospitality offerings
Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals while contributing to the overall growth strategy of the Foundation Room membership program
Develop creative outreach strategies and partnerships that align with the Foundation Room brand identity and target demographic
Maintain a strong understanding of local market trends, nightlife competition, luxury hospitality offerings, and evolving consumer behavior
Serve as a visible and active ambassador for Foundation Room within the Chicago community
Build authentic relationships with prospective members by creating elevated and personalized guest experiences
Work closely with marketing, operations, and programming teams to support membership launches, events, and member engagement initiatives
Consistently entertain and host prospective members within the venue environment to cultivate relationships and drive sales opportunities
Represent the Foundation Room brand with professionalism, sophistication, and cultural awareness at all times
Maintain accurate reporting, prospect activity, and pipeline management within Salesforce CRM
Track sales performance, prospect engagement, and business development activity to support forecasting and revenue planning
Participate in weekly sales meetings, strategic planning sessions, and cross-functional collaboration meetings
Contribute ideas, insights, and market feedback to support the ongoing evolution and positioning of the Foundation Room concept