Sales Manager| Waterloo Convention Center

Overview

The Sales Manager will proactively source new business and respond to inquiries in designated market segments, and ensures all individual and departmental sales goals are met. This position is responsible for the overall tasks related to Sales for the facility and will also assist all department personnel in establishing goals, procedures and daily duties.

This role will pay a wage of $40,000 to $45,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all Sales programs and activities
  • Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Sales Department within the facility for designated segments, including sales tools and materials, proposals, sales calls and contracts
  • Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for providing marketing, booking and sales services
  • Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • Prepare written proposals; reevaluate potential business value of various events and clients; initiate contractual arrangements
  • Conduct tours of facility for potential licensees; answer questions and provide information regarding facility capabilities
  • Meets with Director of Sales on a regular basis to discuss all matters pertaining to sales operations
  • Travel to regional areas throughout the year in search of new business
  • Budget and work within operating budget
  • Responsible for revenue generation within designated segments, and assisting with other segments.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course works in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required
  • Has a strong track record of building relationships and generating new business
  • Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, customer service skills
  • Enthusiastic and positive thinker
  • Strong PC and data processing skills; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, as well as database management software.

Vaccination Statement

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.

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