Sales Coordinator| Santa Clara Convention Center - Oak View Group

Description

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.

Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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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.


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Benefits:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 expires 5/31/2024 About the Venue The Santa Clara Convention Center is proudly owned by The City of Santa Clara and managed by Oak View Group.

We are strategically located in the heart of Silicon Valley, a prime location for conventions, trade shows and exhibitions.

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 SalesContacts prospective user groups and individuals to initiate the sales effortDiscusses the facility with site selection committees or appropriate othersResponsible for maintaining the online presence of the activities within the facility including the websites calendar of events and social media event marketing posts.

Meets specified assigned sales goals and objectivesInitiates written and oral communication internally and externallyPromptly responds to all customer calls and requests within a 24-hour periodCommunicates problems and proposed solutions to the Senior Director of SalesSubmits weekly sales activity reports and performs related duties as requiredWork cohesively with other departments.

Attend internal meetings and represents the facility as deemed necessaryAdheres to sales guidelines and procedures when booking businessParticipate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all Sales programs and activitiesSupport all services and activities of the Sales Department within the facility including sales tools and materials, proposals, sales calls and contractsPrepare 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 capabilitiesPerform other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualifications 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 preferredPrior sales experience preferredBasic knowledge & interest in marketing and advertising functionsIntermediate knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, lnstagram, Twitter, )Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPointPrevious event or entertainment marketing experience a plusExcellent writing and verbal communication skills in the English languageWell organized with ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignmentsFlexible-must be available to work evenings, weekends, and all event days as assignedTeam player who is creative and a proactive problem solverStrengthened by our Differences.

United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it.

We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity.

We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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