Overview
POSITION:
Sales Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Director of Sales and Marketing
FLSA STATUS:
Salaried Exempt
The Shreveport Convention Center, an SMG managed facility, has an opening for a Sales and Marketing Coordinator.
Position Scope
Manages sales and marketing functions to maximize effectiveness and achieve business goals, with special emphasis on the local business market.
Maintains booking system for the facility.
Provides assistance and support to Director of Sales & Marketing as required.
Major Responsibilities
Maintains sales collateral inventory (sales brochures, inserts, direct mail brochures, etc.) and advises Director when additional materials are needed.
Coordinates and manages all information input into the facility’s booking system, including revising and updating booking data to ensure accurate information is maintained to provide the greatest utilization of the facility’s meeting and exhibit space.
Tracks contracts, rental deposits, insurance payments and insurance certificates.
Provides Director and other sales personnel with regular updates on outstanding contracts, deposits and certificates of insurance.
Serves as a liaison with Director and SMG’s Corporate MIS Department regarding booking procedures, problems with the booking system, etc.
Provides assistance to the Sales & Marketing department by taking booking requests/information from prospective clients over the telephone or in person. Keeps Director updated and ensures requests are distributed to appropriate staff.
Creates event files and maintains them.
Handles telephone inquiries from prospective clients regarding events at the facility. Maintains a professional attitude with all clients, vendors, facility staff, hotel staff and senior management.
Follows up with client requests for information.
Manages all administrative activities related to sales efforts, including updating booking information in the booking system, maintaining personal customer database, creating event masters and distributing them, running reports, etc.
Creates event flyers to place on Daktronics and Indoor Boards. Maintains event boards.
Checks references on Promoter Applications.
Creates contracts, prints calendars, places holds on booking system for Director.
Manages file cabinets. Moves old files to make room for new ones.
Attends production meetings each week.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales.
Knowledge/Skills/Special Abilities
B.A./B.S. plus a minimum one year of industry-related experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written.
Basic computer skills required, including experience with Excel and Microsoft Word.
Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as flexibility and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
To Apply Resumes may be sent to:
Apply at:
www.shreveportcenter.com
Recruiter: Yvonne M Young
SMG-Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo St. Shreveport, La. 71101
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 318-841-4243.
SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Sales Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Director of Sales and Marketing
FLSA STATUS:
Salaried Exempt
The Shreveport Convention Center, an SMG managed facility, has an opening for a Sales and Marketing Coordinator.
Position Scope
Manages sales and marketing functions to maximize effectiveness and achieve business goals, with special emphasis on the local business market.
Maintains booking system for the facility.
Provides assistance and support to Director of Sales & Marketing as required.
Major Responsibilities
Maintains sales collateral inventory (sales brochures, inserts, direct mail brochures, etc.) and advises Director when additional materials are needed.
Coordinates and manages all information input into the facility’s booking system, including revising and updating booking data to ensure accurate information is maintained to provide the greatest utilization of the facility’s meeting and exhibit space.
Tracks contracts, rental deposits, insurance payments and insurance certificates.
Provides Director and other sales personnel with regular updates on outstanding contracts, deposits and certificates of insurance.
Serves as a liaison with Director and SMG’s Corporate MIS Department regarding booking procedures, problems with the booking system, etc.
Provides assistance to the Sales & Marketing department by taking booking requests/information from prospective clients over the telephone or in person. Keeps Director updated and ensures requests are distributed to appropriate staff.
Creates event files and maintains them.
Handles telephone inquiries from prospective clients regarding events at the facility. Maintains a professional attitude with all clients, vendors, facility staff, hotel staff and senior management.
Follows up with client requests for information.
Manages all administrative activities related to sales efforts, including updating booking information in the booking system, maintaining personal customer database, creating event masters and distributing them, running reports, etc.
Creates event flyers to place on Daktronics and Indoor Boards. Maintains event boards.
Checks references on Promoter Applications.
Creates contracts, prints calendars, places holds on booking system for Director.
Manages file cabinets. Moves old files to make room for new ones.
Attends production meetings each week.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Sales.
Knowledge/Skills/Special Abilities
B.A./B.S. plus a minimum one year of industry-related experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, oral and written.
Basic computer skills required, including experience with Excel and Microsoft Word.
Strong organizational and time management skills, as well as flexibility and the ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
To Apply Resumes may be sent to:
Apply at:
www.shreveportcenter.com
Recruiter: Yvonne M Young
SMG-Shreveport Convention Center
400 Caddo St. Shreveport, La. 71101
Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact 318-841-4243.
SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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