City Launcher (NYC)

As a City Launcher at Plots, your key responsibilities will include attending and documenting four events per week for market intelligence, maintaining detailed CRM records of venue and promoter relationships, managing a comprehensive local event calendar, and building strong connections with event companies and promoters. You'll be the local face of Plots, actively working to expand our brand presence in New York.

To apply for the City Launcher position at Plots, you should have 1-2 years of experience in event planning or sales. Strong networking skills, an understanding of the local event landscape, and natural relationship-building abilities are crucial. Being highly organized and a proactive self-starter who can handle evening and night hours will also give you a competitive edge.

The City Launcher role is pivotal to Plots' growth in NYC as it focuses on establishing a strong community presence and building networks within the local event scene. By connecting with event hosts, maintaining relationships, and gathering market insights, the City Launcher will directly influence our expansion strategy and help to enhance our event offerings.

The training process for a City Launcher at Plots involves an initial 90-day plan. In the first 30 days, you'll focus on market mapping and creating an event calendar, followed by network development in the next 30 days. By the end of the third month, you'll have established a strong network and generated qualified leads for the sales team, ensuring you're well-prepped for growth.

As a City Launcher at Plots, you can expect a dynamic and engaging work environment that values creativity and initiative. Your work will predominantly take place in various local events, along with the office team for strategy sessions. The company promotes unlimited PTO and a flexible schedule, allowing you to balance work and your passion for building community connections.

To establish connections within the local event scene as a City Launcher, I would actively attend events, engage with attendees and industry professionals, and leverage social media platforms to build a presence. Networking authentically and offering value to event hosts by sharing insights about community interests will help foster meaningful relationships.

Maintaining detailed CRM records is crucial; I would implement a regular schedule to input information after each event, categorizing relationships by types and noting key insights. Utilizing tags for different interactions will allow for easy searching and tracking of partnerships, ensuring all information is up-to-date and accessible.

I would approach building partnerships with local venues by first conducting thorough research to understand their event offerings and demographic appeal. Then, I would reach out with a clear proposal of how collaborating with Plots can boost their visibility by attracting new attendees, fostering a win-win partnership.

The key traits of a successful City Launcher include excellent networking ability, strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a passion for community engagement. Being a strong communicator who can build genuine relationships is crucial to successfully representing Plots and expanding its reach.

In situations where an event doesn’t meet attendance expectations, I would analyze the event's promotion strategy, gather feedback from attendees, and identify potential improvements. This insight could inform our approach for future events and help build better connections with community interests.

I am motivated by the power of events to create genuine connections and foster community. This aligns perfectly with Plots' mission of turning digital interactions into real-life friendships, and I am passionate about helping others find opportunities for engagement and fun in their local areas.

I would document market insights by taking notes at events, recording attendee feedback, and summarizing key takeaways in a structured format for analysis. Regularly updating our CRM and sharing these insights with the sales team ensures we stay informed about emerging trends in the local event landscape.

In a previous role, I successfully grew a network by hosting informal meetups that encouraged collaboration among different departments. By giving team members a comfortable space to connect, we increased cross-departmental communication and built stronger working relationships, which ultimately benefited the organization.

I have prior experience in event planning, where I organized and coordinated multiple local events, focusing on marketing and community engagement. I would apply this experience by leveraging planning skills, understanding audience preferences, and implementing effective promotional strategies to ensure successful event turnout for Plots.

In a fast-paced environment, I prioritize tasks by assessing deadlines, impact, and urgency. I maintain a to-do list and use project management tools to ensure I stay organized, allowing me to respond quickly to opportunities while also ensuring that longer-term goals are consistently being addressed.