Position opening: 5/26/15
Sales Coordinator
Mercedes-Benz Superdome | Smoothie King Center | Champions Square
Location: New Orleans, La
POSITION:
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Sales Coordinator
Sales, Marketing & Communications
Sales & Marketing Manager/Sr. Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Salaried/Exempt
Summary:
SMG, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and
immediate opening for a Sales Coordinator for SMG Mercedes-Benz Superdome | Smoothie
King Center | Champions Square.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Generate new sales leads and establish new bookings
Respond to CVB Calendar leads as assigned
Maintain relationships with existing clients
Respond to sales leads via and prepare rental proposals for Superdome, club XLIV, Encore
at club XLIV and another other venues in the SMG Managed Complex as assigned
Follow up on proposals/leads
Mark appropriate holds in the books and upload to SMGBOOKING.COM
Submit Requests for Event Coordinators to work up estimated staffing costs
Prepare and distribute Event Sheets for confirmed events and make revisions as necessary
Work as needed with Event Coordinators for smooth transition of accounts
Prepare sales files with leads, proposals, correspondence and copies of the books
Conduct and assist Senior Sales & Marketing Coordinator on site visits with prospective
clients
Prepare site visit packets, coordinate customized boards with production and create custom
presentations as applicable
Work events as needed
Send thank you note and CD of photos of event (if applicable) to client following the
conclusion of each event
Initiate License Agreements for definite bookings in the above referenced facility spaces and
proof prior to circulation of Agreements
Participate in hospitality related events and associations to promote facilities
Assist Sr. Sales and Marketing Coordinator with routine updates and creation of sales
PowerPoints and all related sales collateral
Miscellaneous: responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Special projects as assigned – i.e. ordering and delivering client gifts, holiday cards
Share in the responsibilities of coordinating and executing company hosted events
** All other duties associated with the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center,
Champions Square, Opening Act, club XLIV and Encore as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and ensure completion
Ability to deliver high quality work and function both independently and as a team member
Must be able to work events as scheduled, including nights, weekends and holidays
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Ability to physically move around the facility
Education and/or Experience
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience (Hospitality Management, Venue
Sales, Customer Service or related field)
Sales/Guest/Customer Service experience (face to face interaction)
The ideal candidate would have a minimum of two years in Sales and/or Marketing
experience preferably in hospitality industry
Skills and Abilities
Computer Skills
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MS Window Apps (Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) (Adobe Suite Experience a plus).
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other
reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position.
TO APPLY:
Please send a copy of your most recent resume and cover letter to:
Erica Guilmino
[email protected]
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
P.O. Box 52439
New Orleans, La 70113
Phone: 504-587-3990
Fax: 504-587-3500
SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to
apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Opened: 5/26/15
Closed: