What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Event Sales Coordinator position at The Gathering Spot?
The Event Sales Coordinator will market, sell and coordinate event spaces across our national network of clubs in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. The incumbent will handle customer inquiries and oversee the collective coordination of all event information and resources, and are responsible for account management, sales prospecting and business development.
Responsibilities
Key activities performed by event sales coordinator include account management, business development, market research, sales prospecting, public relations, customer relationship management, event planning and coordination, logistics oversight, revenue management, and communications.
They also prepare proposals for clients and maintain well-organized event records.
The ideal candidate for this role would build and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners, and leverage these relationships to deliver innovative and memorable events.
Active members of the hospitality and event planning industries, and pursue new market opportunities to increase event sales.
They meet with clients regularly and often conduct tours of the event facility, provide accurate and timely information to clients, vendors, and meeting planners. They continuously focus on improving customer satisfaction to create customer loyalty and deliver a positive event experience.
Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience in organizing and managing events, including corporate meetings, trainings, luncheons, weddings, and other special occasions strongly preferred
- Understanding of market segment, competitor's strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand
- Strong understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- High-energy and creative, who possess excellent customer service and sales skills, are especially effective in this position.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree and/or Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) certification are preferred.