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Salary
Rate:
Range $49,027.68 - $59,575.27
Benefits
inclusive workplace culture
Opportunity for professional growth
Exposure to a historic and iconic venue
Engagement with local civic and philanthropic organizations
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Access to industry events and networking opportunities
Innovative and evolving company mindset
Job Description
Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT"), located in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world. Established in 1875, it is renowned as the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States. Churchill Downs is an expansive facility spanning 175 acres and featuring a one-mile dirt track and a 7/8-mile turf track. The racetrack is supported by a stable area with barns capable of housing up to 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. The venue holds seating for approximately 60,000 guests and offers a year-round simulcast... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
- 2-4 years of professional experience in hospitality or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated passion for hospitality and/or the racing and entertainment industry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Creative problem solver
- Ability to collaborate with a cross functional team
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Ability to learn new software specific to ticketing and CRM systems
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated passion for hospitality and/or the racing and entertainment industry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Creative problem solver
- Ability to collaborate with a cross functional team
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Ability to learn new software specific to ticketing and CRM systems
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
- 2-4 years of professional experience in hospitality or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Job Duties
- Develop a comprehensive strategy including action plans and schedules to identify specific sales prospects
- Maintain daily call minimums and weekly appointments/site visits to generate new business
- Prepare a variety of status reports including activity, closings, follow-up, reports on special developments, information, or feedback gathered through field activity
- Prepare custom design proposals and presentations to clients
- Act as liaison between third party vendors to obtain additional nontraditional revenues for Churchill Downs Racetrack
- Represent Churchill Downs Racetrack within the business community by participating in local civic and philanthropic organizations
- Work with the Events Department to coordinate room breakdown and setup ensuring all is done to contract specifications
- Prepare for and attend exhibits, conferences, meetings, and other local, regional, and national promotional opportunities
- Prepare paperwork to activate and maintain contract services
- Maintain involved and well versed in the competitive set both locally and regionally
- Provide customer support to clients throughout the event including pre and post follow up with the client
- Maintain open communication between Churchill Downs Racetrack and contractors and clients
- Other duties as assigned
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