Passes · 1 month ago
Event Sales & Partnerships Manager
Passes is a rapidly growing tech platform designed to help creators pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. The Event Sales & Partnerships Manager will lead revenue-driving initiatives tied to The Lilian, managing space rentals and sponsorship sales while ensuring flawless execution of events.
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Responsibilities
Lead all inbound and outbound sales efforts to secure rentals for the Passes HQ event space, podcast studio, and music studio
Develop, maintain, and grow a strong pipeline of creators, production teams, agencies, and brand partners
Conduct tours, build proposals, draft contracts, and negotiate terms end-to-end
Own all rental logistics including schedules, AV needs, vendor coordination, check-ins/outs, and onsite support
Build repeatable rental processes to scale utilization and maximize revenue
Package, pitch, and sell sponsorship integrations for Passes-owned events (e.g., Coachella content house, Creator Summits, seasonal events, workshops)
Create compelling sponsorship decks, pricing models, and activation concepts grounded in creator community insights
Build and maintain relationships with brand partners, agencies, and experiential teams across verticals
Collaborate closely with the Marketing, Creator Success, and Production teams to align sponsorship deliverables with event programming
Serve as the primary liaison for all rental and sponsorship clients—ensuring a white-glove experience from contract signing to day-of execution
Develop run-of-show documents, coordinate load-ins, manage vendor relationships, and support onsite operations as needed
Partner with internal teams including Production, Comms, Creator Success, and Finance to ensure seamless and professional execution
Maintain detailed documentation, invoices, contracts, calendars, and operational workflows
Forecast rental and sponsorship revenue accurately and consistently
Track KPIs including space utilization, client retention, revenue performance, and sponsorship ROI
Conduct market research on competitive venues, experiential trends, and sponsorship best practices
Propose scalable systems to optimize The Lilian’s calendar, rental pricing, sponsorship packaging, and operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of experience in event sales, venue management, experiential marketing, partnerships, hospitality sales, or related fields
Proven track record in revenue-driving roles—selling venue rentals, sponsorships, or experiential activations
Strong understanding of event logistics, production workflows, and onsite operations
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with shifting priorities
Ability to work select evenings, weekends, and event days as needed
Proficiency in CRM (HubSpot/Salesforce), Tripleseat (or similar), Monday.com (or similar) Google Suite, decks, and basic financial documentation
Experience managing certificates of insurance (COIs) for all events to ensure third-party vendors meet required liability coverage
Benefits
Equity package.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Unlimited PTO.
401(k) with company match.
Access to iconic creator talent, events, and experiences.
Work at The Lilian—one of LA's most aesthetically inspiring creator HQ spaces.
Accelerated career growth in one of the fastest-moving industries in the world.
Company
Passes
Passes helps creators monetize their brands through various engagement methods.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$49MKey Investors
BondMulticoin Capital
2024-02-28Series A· $40M
2022-05-31Seed· $9M
Recent News
2025-11-07
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