Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Job Title: Group Sales Coordinator/Group Tour & Small Meetings Specialist
Deadline: 11/10/2017 Date Posted: 10/25/2016
Job Description: Responsible for providing support to the Group Sales and Services Department and for overseeing the Group Tour and Small Meetings Market. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Assist with research, prospecting, and qualifying of new accounts. Assist with FAM tours, sales blitzes and other sales-related projects. Assist with data entry, postage /shipping, deliveries, and office errands. Assist with bid proposal and presentation preparation. Manage sales and service efforts for the Group Tour market. Attend Group Tour and other travel related trade shows and events. Some events will require overnight travel. Manage assigned “small meetings” accounts in CRM. Assist with administrative projects as needed. Assist the Event Services Manager as backup when needed. Other Skills and Abilities: Must be able to work regular office hours on site. Must have good communication skills. Must have good customer service skills. Must be willing to work on a weekend if needed. Must be willing to assist in other departments as needed. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to drive company owned vehicle or a rental car when on work assignments when necessary. Must be willing to travel on occasion when needed. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds and be willing to move boxes of supplies as needed. On occasion may be required to work overtime. Must be mobile for several hours during trade shows and other events.
Experience Required: Not required but would be beneficial.
Education Required: College degree preferred but not required. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Reports to: Director of Sales
Contact Name: Dana Maugans
Contact Company: Springfield CVB
Contact Address:
815 E. St. Louis Str.
Springfield, MO 65806
Contact Phone: 417-881-5300 x 111
Contact Fax: 417-881-5300 x 111
Contact Email: dmaugans@springfieldmo.org
Contact Method: Email
Salary: Negotiable