What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event and Hospitality Sales Coordinator position at Pro Football Hall of Fame?
It is a unique opportunity to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame! Our Mission is to Honor the Greatest of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence Together.
Position Summary
The Event and Hospitality Sales Coordinator is responsible for selling event and hospitality venues at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This role involves prospecting, booking event space and event details, managing client inquiries, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring a seamless sales process from initial contact through event completion.
Day-To-Day Responsibilities
- Proactively identify new business opportunities through networking, prospecting inbound and outbound leads, promoting event space via written communication.
- Respond to all inquiries and inbound calls, providing information on pricing, planning, handling any changes throughout the process for clients; prepare and hold pre-event meetings for details.
- Create Banquet Event Orders detailing each event in depth, including a scale diagram of room set-up utilizing in house software.
- Follow up with clients post event for potential future sales.
- Coordinate site visits with prospective clients engaging creative team for visual demonstrations.
- Assist clients with event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual needs and décor.
- Source and negotiate contracts with vendors to secure the best pricing and services for events.
- Assist with facilitation of all events and be present during specific events.
- And more!
Are you up for the challenge? Here are preferred qualifications we are searching for:
- Some experience in a sales environment preferred.
- At least one year of experience in the events or hospitality industry.
- Desire to work in a sales environment focusing on prospecting and outreach.
- High energy, creative, driven personality; ethical with unquestioned level of personal and professional integrity.
- Understanding of the game of professional football and its history preferred.
Schedule and Benefit Highlights
- This is an entry-level, full-time, non-exempt position; typical schedule will be Monday through Friday with the responsibility to cover specific events in the evenings and weekends.
- Pro Football Hall of Fame offers exceptional benefits from Health, Dental and Vision insurance effective on the first of the month following 30 days after the date of hire; Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% Employer Match; Employee Discount on NFL and Hall of Fame gear and accessories and much more!
- Position will be based in Canton, Ohio, at Pro-Football Hall of Fame.
Application Procedures
Pro Football Hall of Fame is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply via an online application.
