Director of Sales and Marketing - Abilene, United States - ASM Global

Description

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for active solicitation of the association and trade show markets.
Act as a liaison with building personnel, CVB's clients, etc. to represent ASM and assure client's needs are meet.
Represent the facility in all industry-related Trade regional and national tradeshows.
Prepare bid proposals and follow through on pending bookings.
Prepare and assure compliance with all rental agreements.
Handle pre-event correspondence and meetings until the account can be turned over to an Event Coordinator/Manager.

Prepares Sales Strategy PlansMaintain and update facility booking calendarExcellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills requiredAbility to effectively supervise staffAbility to prioritize multiple projectsHigh aptitude for figures and advanced writing skillsProfessional presentation, appearance and work ethicActs as Executive on Duty as required.

Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly supervises Managers, Assistants or Coordinators in the Sales Department. The Director of Sales carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with ASM's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding; disciplining employees in conjunction with Human Resources; addressing complaints and resolving problemsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Business, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related field preferredMinimum 3-5 years sales related experience required2-3 years supervisory experience necessaryFacility/industry experience preferredSkills and AbilitiesExcellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills requiredAbility to effectively supervise staffAbility to prioritize multiple projectsHigh aptitude for figures and advanced writing skillsProfessional presentation, appearance and work ethicComputer SkillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must have working knowledge of spreadsheet software and work processing software and be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power PointOther QualificationsAbility to work flexible hours in addition to normal business hoursAbility to travel requiredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.

This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
NoteThe essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

ASM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.#J-18808-Ljbffr