Events Sales Coordinator- Audio Visual- Gaylord Palms Resort Kissimmee, FL
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The Sales Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Event Technology team by selling equipment and services for events of all sizes with a special focus on events under $5K in revenue. Complete sales order entries and other sales related activities. Provide general sales administration support including order entry, opportunity management, and customer follow-up. This position reports to the Regional Sales Director, Customer Support.
Key Job Responsibilities
Sales Support and Coordination
Lead import/distribution for Venue complexes researching as needed to determine correct ownership of Lead.
Directly sell smaller events such as Banquet Event Order (BEO) bookings, exhibitors, affiliate business, and In-Conjunction-With (ICW) events.
Direct qualified leads to EventNow (eCommerce platform) as a buying channel for Encore customers.
Close business by obtaining commitment to buy while maximizing revenue and adhering to event profit guidelines for all assigned business.
Handles customers' requests by phone, on-line chat, email, and other channels. Follow up with internal and external customers through confirmed order hand-offs.
Effectively use Encore tools/technology/systems and resources to promptly respond to customer requests.
Ensure CRM is always accurate and up to date.
Facilitate strong information exchange with aligned venue leadership teams.
Job Qualifications
Minimum of a High School diploma; BS/BA is preferred or 1+ years of sales/event experience.
Prior technology, sales, hospitality, or event planning experience a plus
Technical aptitude and proficiency with computer software and programs
Strong written and oral communication skills needed to effectively solicit and close business via phone/email.
Competencies
Hospitality
Responsiveness
Ownership
Professionalism
Communicates Effectively
Action Oriented
Sales Proficiency
Initiative
Exceeds Customer Expectations
Concern for Quality
Negotiation
Results Oriented
Relationship Management
Interpersonal Organization
Expeditious and Punctual
Physical Requirements
Team members must be able to meet the physical demands outlined below to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting: 4-5 hours per day
Standing: 2-3 hours per day
Walking: 2-3 hours per day
Stooping: 0-1 hour per day
Crawling: 0-1 hour per day
Kneeling: 0-1 hour per day
Bending: 0-1 hour per day
Reaching (above your head): 0-1 hour per day
Climbing: 0 hours per day
Grasping: 0 hours per day
Lifting Requirements
0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally
16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally
51 - 100 lbs: Never
Over 100 lbs: Never
Carrying Requirements
0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally
16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally
51 - 100 lbs: Never
Over 100 lbs: Never
Auditory/Visual Requirements
Close Vision: Continuously
Distance Vision: Continuously
Color Vision: Continuously
Peripheral Vision: Continuously
Depth Perception: Continuously
Hearing: Continuously
Pushing/Pulling Requirements
0 - 15 lbs*: Occasionally
16 - 50 lbs*: Occasionally
51 - 100 lbs*: Occasionally
Over 100 lbs: Never
Note: The physical requirements marked with an asterisk () indicate activities performed without assistance.*
Team members must be able to meet the physical demands above in order to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a centralized sales support environment within an office setting. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by Encore based on an office environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area.
The above information on this description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Hourly Pay Range: $17.50 - $22.50
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.