| SALES ASSISTANT |
Job Code: 8156
Pay Grade: 012
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Responsible for coordinating the efforts of the sales department. This position requires a significant amount of interaction between Convention Center clients, Account Executives and industry partners.
Work is performed under the general direction of the assigned supervisor and is reviewed for accuracy, efficiency and achievement of desired results.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Handles incoming calls and qualifies business requests for the Center.
- Assists with placing new business on the books and creating account information
- Researches new tradeshow and meetings that have potential business opportunities for the Center.
- Assists sales team with site inspections.
- Works on sales accounts for Mayoral, County and local events as assigned by the supervisor.
- Input data and assist in maintain account information in the Event Business Management System (EBMS) crm system.
- Assist with the creation and preparation of sales proposals.
- Meets with clients and provides site visits of the Convention Center.
- Assists Account Executives in preparing for client meetings, presentations and tours.
- Updates and adds to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as needed.
- Meets The Center of Hospitality (CoH) standards.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and one year of experience in sales support or customer service; or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience. |
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| Preferences |
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Experience in sales in a convention center, convention bureau, convention hotel or the hospitality industry.
Experience in sales coordination and database software.
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