What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Center Sales Manager position at Lifebridge Community Church?
The Event Center Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales and ensuring exceptional client experiences at our event center. This role involves managing client relationships and promoting the venue through various marketing channels.
The Event Center Sales Manager position is a full-time non-exempt position.
Locations: Fresno and Madera
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales and Marketing: Proactively drive sales through cold calls, social media engagement, and other innovative marketing strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
- Client Relations: Work closely with clients to understand and meet their event needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction with our services.
- Venue Tours: Conduct informative and engaging tours for potential clients to showcase the venue's features and benefits, converting leads into bookings.
- Monitor event activities and make necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operations.
- Community Networking: Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations to enhance the event center's visibility and reputation.
- Inquiry Management: Respond promptly to inquiries received through marketing platforms and manage the event center's phone communications to capture potential sales opportunities.
- Event Monitoring: Monitor ongoing events, making real-time adjustments to ensure smooth and successful operations, thereby enhancing client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Training: Assist in the training and development of staff in collaboration with the Event Center Director to enhance their sales and service skills.
- Confidentiality: Handle all sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
- Team Unity: Promote a cohesive and collaborative work environment, fostering a strong sense of unity within the organization.
- Goal Setting: Establish and pursue achievable personal and professional sales goals within the role.
- Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Event Center Director.
- Mission Representation: Represent the event center's mission and values in a culturally relevant and respectful manner.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in sales, event management, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in using marketing and sales platforms.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Education And Experience
High school graduate or its equivalent. Proven experience in sales, event management, or a related field.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in using marketing and sales platforms.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Work is performed both in and outdoors with exposure to the elements including heat, cold, wind, rain and fog. Employee may be required to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job. On occasion, the employee may be required to lift and carry material and supplies in excess of 50 lbs.
