Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
vacation days
Job Description
Iowa Events Center is a premier multi-purpose facility located in Des Moines, Iowa, known for hosting a wide range of events including conventions, banquets, entertainment shows, tradeshows, and meetings. The center plays a vital role in the local and regional event industry, providing versatile space and professional services to accommodate various types of gatherings. It is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through outstanding service and state-of-the-art facilities. The center acts as a hub for business, cultural, and social activities, drawing visitors and clients from across the region and beyond. Its location and comprehensive event management capabilities make it a... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales, marketing, or related field preferred
- Minimum 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in business-to-business sales
- Strong computer skills in Windows environment and MS Office applications
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and select holidays
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks
- Basic understanding of banquet and catering sales, public relations, advertising, and special event planning
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university with major coursework in sales, marketing, or related field or minimum 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in business-to-business sales, preferably with sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
- Prefer experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshow/meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts or other related events
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Strong computer skills in Windows environment and MS Office applications
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and select holidays
Job Duties
- Perform related work as assigned by the Assistant General Manager and GM
- Meet specified goals and objectives for venue usage by promoting the convention center to all potential clients
- Conduct venue tours
- Answer questions and provide information regarding venue services, policies and procedures
- Assist clients in finalizing booking arrangements
- Serve as primary sales contact for all groups within assigned market(s)
- Set appointments and make outside calls to potential clients
- Make solicitation calls, assist with promotions and direct mail activities
- Research, identify and establish appropriateness of groups for the venue
- Attend industry events and tradeshows as required
- Prepare event contracts, sales folders, sales kits and correspondence to clients
- Enter and maintain complete and accurate information into booking system
- Assist in developing and implementing sales/marketing activities of the facility
- Prepare reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements and forecast projections
- Serve as liaison with industry representatives, general public, and other convention center departments
- Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to groups of various sizes
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Analyze competitors and target markets
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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