Convention Sales Coordinator

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　　Convention Sales Coordinator

　　Salary

　　$62,131.00 - $77,664.00 Annually

　　Location

　　College Station, TX

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2402130

　　Department

　　Economic Development

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　3/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Under general direction of the Conventions Manager, the Conventions Sales Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing a variety of convention sales efforts, programs, and events to encourage event meeting planners to visit the community and book events.

　　Principal Duties

　　Responsible for coordinating convention sales efforts & events in conjunction with the Conventions Manager; and for delivering an unparalleled experience throughout all stages of the sales process from inquiry to on-going post-event follow-up to ensure repeat business and referrals.

　　Foster new client opportunities via outbound efforts and networking to include but not limited to, recruiting convention business through relationship building with Meeting Planners; conducting sales calls; hosting site visits and FAM Tours; and promoting, bidding on events and potential meetings and conferences to be hosted in College Station.

　　Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work activities of interns or part-time/seasonal staff which includes the following: interviewing, supervising, training, motivating, and evaluating performance; working with employees to correct deficiencies; identifying and resolving employee concerns and/or problems; directing work; and making hiring, terminating and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.

　　Manage, maintain, and utilize client database to develop leads, conduct sales calls, coordinate hotel room blocks within the city, identify new business, respond to requests for proposal and submit bid opportunities.

　　Develop and implement methods for improvement.

　　Prepare and manage cost center budget and achieve sales goals.

　　Plan and coordinate advertising, news releases, and public service announcements for meetings to include participating in on-camera media interviews and assisting with other promotional tourism-related communications.

　　Work collaboratively with other conventions division staff to provide logistics and high-quality experiences for each event.

　　Represent the department by serving on internal and external committees and boards as requested to include but not limited to, attending trade shows; maintaining partnerships with meeting planners; and providing community liaison services as the Visit College Station comprehensive knowledge base contact for meeting planners.

　　Perform other related duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Required:

　　Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality or related field and three (3) years experience related to area of assignment, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Knowledge of planning and program development. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

　　Preferred:

　　Hospitality sales experience.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Position posted until filled or closing date.

　　We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Tuition Reimbursement.

　　01

　　Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, or related field AND three (3) years of experience related to area of assignment, including supervisory experience?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you available to work weekends, holidays and evenings?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　How would you rate your oral/written communication skills?

　　Basic

　　Intermediate

　　Advanced

　　Excellent

　　04

　　Do you possess knowledge of planning and program development? If yes, please explain.

　　05

　　Please provide additional information that describes your knowledge and skills as it relates to this position.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of College Station

　　Address

　　1101 Texas Avenue

　　College Station, Texas, 77840

　　Phone

　　979-764-3517

　　Website

　　http://csjobs.cstx.gov

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