INFORMATION APPLICATION PROCESS
Seeking our next great hire! Jump into an opportunity to learn from a wealth of hospitality and tourism sales professionals to see what a career in destination marketing sales can hold. A great position to gain experience and grow with! This position does have expected days in the office each week in Aurora, CO. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and at least three references in a combined document for your application. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your expertise in the required elements, including your experience and achievements. The anticipated application close date is February 7, 2025.
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Sales Coordinator position is responsible for effective and consistent support of sales activities and processes, supporting sales group projects and initiatives, documenting activities in the Visit Aurora CRM, processing meetings and other opportunities, maintaining an awareness of Aurora as a destination, and cultivating relationships and engagement with Visit Aurora clients and stakeholders in accordance with the objectives set forth in the Visit Aurora sales plan of work.
COMPENSATION BENEFITS WORK ENVIRONMENT
- 20.00-$24.00 / hour or approximately $41,600.00-$49,920.00 annually
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
- FSA HSA options
- Vacation and sick PTO 10 paid federal holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with employer match
- Wellness program (up to $100 monthly reimbursement)
- Cell phone stipend
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Flexible work environment with a hybrid option
- Modern office setting
- Business casual dress code
NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
The Sales Coordinator is responsible for contributing to the mission and vision of Visit Aurora and for marketing and selling Aurora as a conference and meeting destination. The functions for which this position is responsible include :
Supporting Sales Activities and ProcessesSupporting Sales Group Projects and InitiativesCRM UtilizationEvent CoordinationProcessing Meeting and Other OpportunitiesSupport Sales GoalsDestination AwarenessStakeholder EngagementSUPERVISORY RELATIONS
This position reports to the Director of Sales.BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Associate degree in Business, Hospitality, Tourism or related fieldMinimum of 6 months experience in a hospitality settingKnowledge of sales activities and processes, account management, and reportingKnowledge of the contracting process and best practicesExcellent written and verbal communication skills including digital, phone, public speaking, and reporting to committees and boardsAbility to identify and cultivate productive and lasting relationships with clients, members, stakeholders, etc.Knowledge of Aurora as a convention and meeting destinationExperience utilizing a cloud-based CRMProficiency in industry resources including Mint, Knowland, etc.Proficiency in Microsoft Office productsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supporting Sales Activities & Processes
Consistently and efficiently support sales processes to create and maintain account, contact, lead, and distribution listsProvide regular reports of activities and processesFollow consistent and productive sales processesSupporting Sales Group Projects and Initiatives
Support assigned sales group projects, including CRM management, research, site experiences, FAM experiences, trade shows, etc.CRM Utilization
Utilize the Visit Aurora CRM consistently and efficientlyEnsure that all assigned accounts, contacts, and data are correct and periodically checked for accuracy and relevanceEnsure that all assigned sales activities and processes are correctly entered and trackedEvent Coordination
Coordination and execution of off-premises and virtual events, and managing internal and external relationshipsAssist in preparing for special events and presentations, securing booth space, and working with vendors for upcoming shows.Potential to assist other departments as requested or for special projectsProcessing Meeting and Other Opportunities
Assist with assigned collection and / or directed creation of proposals and bid presentationsEconomic Impact
Support generating opportunities for economic impact through lead generation and sharing those opportunities with Visit Aurora hotelsSupport generating and recording estimated economic impact using industry-recognized economic impact calculators and the Visit Aurora CRMProvide regular reports of economic impactDestination Awareness
Develop and maintain an awareness of Aurora as a destination for convention and meeting businessCultivate an awareness of Aurora as a destination for convention and meeting business amongst stakeholders, clients, and within the industryStakeholder Engagement
Identify and cultivate productive and lasting relationships with stakeholders, clients, and community membersCultivate productive relationships with Visit Aurora hotels through frequent and consistent communication, engagement, networking events, educational events, etc.Cultivate productive relationships with existing and potential clients through frequent and consistent communication and engagementSECONDARY DUTIES
Performs other activities as may be assigned by the Director of Sales. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions. It does not restrict tasks that may be assigned.
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Work with and support Visit Aurora partners and various community members and contractors.
Salary : $41,600 - $49,920
