What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Sales Specialist position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to promote and support Columbia as a tourism destination to drive overnight stays and economic impact from leisure travelers, specifically related to the sports market. Strives to generate lodging tax revenue and additional economic activity from recruitment and functioning of events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Works to attract and assist organizations in recruiting amateur, professional, and collegiate sporting events to the city.
- Serves as liaison to Columbia Sports Commission, providing support through creating reports, drafting meeting minutes, and participating in monthly meetings.
- Provides service to clients dependent upon expected impact and needs of each event. Delivers physical items and assists in the execution of events.
- Develops and maintains relationships with local hotels, colleges, city departments, clubs, and organizations.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date information in department’s customer relationship management software specific to sports market.
- Participates in developing, planning, and operating internally owned revenue-generating events.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has limited fiscal responsibility.
- May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations. May monitor work unit or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Hospitality Management, or related field
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in sports management, hospitality management, or related field
Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Sporting event venues and hotel infrastructure.
- Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
- Convention and tourism management, event planning, and public relations.
Skill in:
- Building relationships and delivering high levels of effective customer service.
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
- Conducting research.
Ability to:
- Build rapport with individuals.
- Organize and coordinate a broad range of projects/events.
- Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
- Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.
- Read and analyze requests for proposal.
- Meet deadlines.
- Organizing and managing time effectively.
- Create and present reports.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
- Outdoor environment – Frequently or Often
- Vehicle – Sometimes
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Hours/Days
M – F 8a-5p
Some evenings and weekends will be required
Some evenings and weekends will be required
Starting Salary
$46,727-$57,475 annually, Minimum - Midpoint, Commensurate with training and education.
Pay Grade
107
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
04/22/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Some evenings and weekends will be required
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $46,727 - $57,475
