About this opportunity
Palm Sophia lists this Event Director opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Palm Sophia is an upscale private event venue located in Culver City, and has recently become an increasingly recognizable name in the Los Angeles event landscape. Our space has hosted celebrity weddings, Fortune 500 holiday celebrations, film festivals, wellness summits for companies such as TikTok, and high-profile brand activations.
The Opportunity
We are now seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Director of Sales and Events role—a polished, confident, and relationship-driven professional who will serve as the primary point of contact for our clients and the public-facing ambassador of the Palm Sophia brand. This position is ideal for someone who has experience with events or hospitality, client experience, and sales. All inquiries are 100% inbound, primarily via Google—there is no cold calling or outbound prospecting. Success in this role comes from responsiveness, presence, follow-through, and the ability to guide clients seamlessly from inquiry to commitment. You will have significant autonomy, flexibility in scheduling, and the opportunity to grow alongside a venue with strong momentum and brand recognition.
Schedule
30–40 hours per week
Compensation
$750 weekly base
Expected monthly earnings: $4,000–$6,000+ per month
Expected annual earnings: $48,000 - $72,000+ per year
(We currently receive 25–30+ inbound inquiries per week and average ~3 events booked weekly.)
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for inbound inquiries via email, phone, and text
Manage client communication and pipeline within Perfect Venue (CRM)
Conduct on-site tours of the venue that convert interest into bookings
Confidently close clients, secure contracts, and collect deposits
Curate a seamless, high-touch client experience from first contact through booking
Be present at select events to capture photo and video content for social media
Assist with light on-site coordination when appropriate
Support and contribute to Palm Sophia’s social media presence and brand voice – actively assist with managing our social media pages (Instagram, Facebook and TikTok)
Represent Palm Sophia with professionalism, warmth, discretion, and polish at all times
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience in events, hospitality, luxury sales, or venue management
Strong closing ability and comfort asking for commitment and deposits
Excellent written, verbal, and in-person communication skills
Highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented
Self-directed and comfortable working independently without micromanagement
Confident managing a flexible schedule and adapting in a live-event environment
Tech-savvy (email, CRM platforms, Microsoft Word, texting, social media)
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle
Available to work primarily on-site at our Culver City venue
Why Work With Us
All leads are inbound—no prospecting required
Consistent volume of organic leads and realistic performance expectations
Opportunity to play an important role at an upscale destination in LA nightlife and entertainment
Exposure to high-profile clientele and culturally relevant events
Creative involvement through social content and brand presence
Autonomy, flexibility, and room to grow with the business
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Hospitality
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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