City of Sugar Land, TX

Sales & Events Coordinator (Temp)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $31.75
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Benefits

Salary

Job Description

The City of Sugar Land, located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, Texas, is a vibrant municipality known for its commitment to delivering the highest quality of affordable services to its residents. With a population of 111,026, the city prides itself on its innovative and data-driven culture that fosters career growth and a supportive work environment. The City's Department of Economic Development plays a crucial role in promoting the community's economic vitality and enhancing its reputation as a premier destination for business and tourism. Sugar Land is recognized by its residents for providing a desirable quality of life, as... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality, tourism, marketing, or related field
  • Minimum two years progressive experience in sales, hospitality, tourism, marketing, or related field
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Experience developing and implementing sales strategies and plans
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and negotiate contracts
  • Texas Class C driver’s license

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, hospitality, tourism, marketing, or related field
  • Minimum two years progressive experience in sales, hospitality, tourism, marketing, or related field
  • Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
  • Experience developing and implementing sales strategies and plans
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong client relationships and negotiate contracts
  • Texas Class C driver’s license

Job Duties

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to promote Sugar Land as a premier tourism destination
  • Maintain active tourism sales prospecting including lead research, outreach, and pipeline tracking
  • Manage and maintain the Visit Sugar Land CRM with accurate account documentation and updates
  • Prepare and submit RFP responses, bid proposals, and customized sales presentations
  • Serve as primary contact for sales inquiries and client relationships, pursuing RFP opportunities and new business leads
  • Coordinate with local hotels on room block availability, rates, and servicing needs
  • Support meetings and events through pre-event coordination, client communication, and post-event follow-up
  • Maintain internal reporting and performance tracking including CRM metrics, Symphony data, sales summaries, and Board reports
  • Assist executing partner engagement initiatives such as site visits, sales calls, trainings, and tourism awareness
  • Provide administrative and on-site support for FIFA-related activations and other citywide tourism initiatives
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Assistant Director of Tourism

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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