Oak View Group

Oak View Group

Sales Coordinator| Santa Clara Convention Center

Oak View Group - Manager
Santa Clara · CA
Marketing: Marketing
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Overview

Under general supervision, the Sales Coordinator provides assistance and administrative support to the Sales Team assists in coordinating the licensing of space and booking of events for the facility.

 

This role will pay a salary of $30 to $33.00.

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

job expires 5/31/2024

Responsibilities

  • The Sales Coordinator will aid the sales team efforts at the facility in meeting all individual and departmental sales goals.
  • This position supports the overall tasks related to Sales for the facility, such as providing administrative assistance in the maintenance and data entry of the CRM and internal management systems.
  • Reports to Senior Director of Sales
  • Contacts prospective user groups and individuals to initiate the sales effort
  • Discusses the facility with site selection committees or appropriate others
  • Responsible for maintaining the online presence of the activities within the facility including the website’s calendar of events and social media event marketing posts.
  • Meets specified assigned sales goals and objectives
  • Initiates written and oral communication internally and externally
  • Promptly responds to all customer calls and requests within a 24-hour period
  • Communicates problems and proposed solutions to the Senior Director of Sales
  • Submits weekly sales activity reports and performs related duties as required
  • Work cohesively with other departments.
  • Attend internal meetings and represents the facility as deemed necessary
  • Adheres to sales guidelines and procedures when booking business
  • Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all Sales programs and activities
  • Support all services and activities of the Sales Department within the facility including sales tools and materials, proposals, sales calls and contracts
  • Prepare written proposals; reevaluate potential business value of various events and clients; initiate contractual arrangements.
  • Conduct tours of facility for potential licensees; answer questions and provide information regarding facility capabilities
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Hospitality/Sports Management, Business or a related field is preferred
  • Prior sales experience preferred
  • Basic knowledge & interest in marketing and advertising functions
  • Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter, )
  • Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Previous event or entertainment marketing experience a plus
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in the English language
  • Well organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments
  • Flexible-must be available to work evenings, weekends, and all event days as assigned
  • Team player who is creative and a proactive problem solver