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New Co Working Space Community Manager Role

Company Description
LoveWork is an innovative shared workspace and community for business owners and entrepreneurs. Our membership model is the ideal solution for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote employees who don’t want to lease a traditional office, but need something more than the home office or café. Part of the cool aspect of Love Work is becoming part of a larger community of coworkers for collaboration, networking and support as well as having all the tools they need to work.
Job Description
Are you energized by people and enjoy sales? Do you have a managerial streak in you that likes things to run smoothly and efficiently? Do you enjoy working in a community with clients and team members?  Are you a connector who enjoys bringing people together?

We have a rare opening for a dedicated Community Manager to run our space in FarringdonCreate a co-working community with a friendly, collaborative atmosphere where businesses can thrive and work together.

Create a co-working community with a friendly, collaborative atmosphere where businesses can thrive and work together.

Make sure your facility strikes the perfect balance between professional and relaxed atmosphere

Develop community activities that enhance the overall experience.

Source and manage external events for the benefit of members

Manage all inbound sales leads and generate new leads from various source

Attend outside events to boost awareness about Love Work and bring in new leads

Give guided tours of the space to potential members

Sign up new members and integrate them into the community

Create retention plans to keep member occupancy steady and growing

Manage front desk and daily operations of space

Serve as a human LinkedIn, connecting relevant clients to one another.

Be the #1 reason our members Love-Work!
Qualifications
We’re looking for a smart, organized, self-starter with a high level of energy and enthusiasm who wants to take a management role in building this space and community. You will essentially be running your own small business, so there’s not much you won’t be doing. We need someone who can wear many hats (actually, all of the hats), and do it with flexibility and good humor.

You have to love people. We can’t stress this enough. The community manager must engage their community with a smile and friendly demeanor every day.

The ability to create a community requires a highly sociable and diplomatic person who is comfortable being assertive and friendly at the same time.

Sales is an integral part of filling the role. It will be your responsibility to run your space and meet your financial sales goals every month. Whether in the community or in the lounge, you will always be selling.

Problem-solving and thinking on your feet is a must. This job requires the ability to resolve many unique problems. Being resourceful will allow you to resolve issues without needing micromanagement or constant supervision.
Skills we would like you to have:

Strong writing and presentation skills

Professional Communications

Event planning

Social Media Management

Office Management

Facilities Management

Understanding of P&Ls and Sales Projections

Budgeting

Ordering/Purchasing

Education and Experience Desired

Sales and/or hospitality experience

Community Building positions
Additional Information
Salary: £25,000 plus bonus on every new client

Realistic OTE for first year £50,000