Sales and Event Specialist

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 500002 - Bryant Conference Center

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pm; Varies depending on events scheduled at BCC or weekends. Some travel is required.

Job Summary: The Sales and Event Specialist plans, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and events at the Bryant Conference Center. Assesses clients' needs, negotiates details of campus arrangements. Develops creative solutions for space limitations and clients' budget constraints. Facilitates details of clients' events. Develops and administers noncredit programs delivered by Bryant Conference Center.

Additional Department Summary: The Bryant Conference Center is located in the heart of Tuscaloosa on The University of Alabama campus and is West Alabama’s premier meeting facility named for legendary, hall-of-fame coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Each year, over one hundred thousand guests attend academic, business, or social functions here.
The BCC has classrooms, board rooms, and event space perfect for training, meetings, and conferences. We are committed to providing reasonable prices and exemplary customer service. Our core mission of continuous improvement ensures that all of our guests receive our best efforts and professional service. At the Bryant Conference Center, we value and service a modest meeting for two just as we would a conference for a thousand guests.
Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some event planning, hospitality, marketing and/or public relations experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to work occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays. Must be able to travel in-state and out-of-state. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work effectively with a variety of client groups, university personnel, and faculty in developing and implementing program details. Proficiency in written, oral, and electronic communications. Highly developed interpersonal skills. Able to work periodic evenings, weekends, and holidays due to conference meetings or events, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: Hotel, resort, or conference center experience for an institution of higher education, hotel property, or other similar organization preferred. Account Management, Event Reservation Software, and CRM experience preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.