Event Coordinator

Main Event

Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 22,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Program
50% off food, beverages, activities, &
Unlimited gameplay
New Center Opening Team
Rewards & recognition program
Benefits & PTO
Family Fund
Certified Trainer

Job summary

Main Event in Little Rock is seeking a Sales Event Coordinator to help guests plan memorable birthday and group events by creating a tailored vision of FUN.

You will sell and coordinate events, input bookings in CRM, and work with the Sales Manager to meet targets, while supporting local marketing initiatives to drive event sales.

Qualifications

  • Prior sales experience; food & beverage or retail experience is a plus.
  • Guest-focused mindset (We heart our Guests!)
  • Teamwork is a must (Teamwork makes the dream work!)
  • Relationship-building (very important!)
  • Proficient in software such as Excel, Microsoft Office and CRM
  • Can effectively communicate with Management, Team Members, and Guests
  • Availability to workdays, nights, and/or weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Understanding all aspects of our event packages and add-ons
  • Selling, scheduling, and coordinating corporate, group, and birthday events (let the FUN begin!)
  • Utilizing systems and programs to input sales revenue, guest information, and create follow-up tasks related to the business
  • Partnering with the Sales Manager to exceed budgeted birthday, group, and event sales targets and achieve quarterly sales plans
  • Prospecting and cold calling to develop ongoing relationships for new and repeat business
  • Supporting local store marketing initiatives to drive walk-in and event sales
  • Attending and engaging in weekly sales meetings to share strategic ideas that support the business
  • Performing opening, mid-day, or closing office duties; including upholding our cleanliness and safety standards

Skills

Sales experience
Guest-focused
Teamwork
Relationship-building
Communication
Availability

Tools

Excel
CRM
MS Office

Job description

Job Description: At Main Event, our Sales Event Coordinators help our Guests plan memorable birthday and event experiences by creating a vision of FUN! As an Event Coordinator, you will partner with our Guests to create a tailored and memorable experience based on their needs.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DAILY?
  • Understanding all aspects of our event packages and add-ons
  • Selling, scheduling, and coordinating corporate, group, and birthday events (let the FUN begin!)
  • Utilizing systems and programs to input sales revenue, guest information, and create follow-up tasks related to the business
  • Partnering with the Sales Manager to exceed budgeted birthday, group, and event sales targets and achieve quarterly sales plans
  • Prospecting and cold calling to develop ongoing relationships for new and repeat business
  • Supporting local store marketing initiatives to drive walk-in and event sales
  • Attending and engaging in weekly sales meetings to share strategic ideas that support the business
  • Performing opening, mid-day, or closing office duties; including upholding our cleanliness and safety standards
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Prior sales experience; food & beverage or retail experience is a plus
  • Guest-focused mindset (We heart our Guests!)
  • Teamwork is a must (Teamwork makes the dream work!)
  • Relationship-building (very important!)
  • Proficient in software such as Excel, Microsoft Office and CRM
  • Can effectively communicate with Management, Team Members, and Guests
  • Availability to workdays, nights, and/or weekends and holidays
PERKS!
  • Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job, so we do our part to ensure you have what you need to stay motivated, valued, and embraced by living your best life!
  • Awesome culture that’s inclusive, rewarding, and FUN!
  • 50% off food, beverages, activities, and unlimited gameplay!
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes, please!)
  • We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
  • Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
  • Our rewards and recognition program rock!
  • Benefits and paid time off (for those who qualify)
  • Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
  • Become a Certified Trainer (aka, the best of the best!)

Salary Range: 14 - 15.75

Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.

Walking into a Main Event is like entering a new world of lights, music, entertainment, and laughter. Every Guest is greeted by the genuine, glowing faces of Main Event Team Members as they see splashes of color and new opportunities to play. Each center is full of passionate, driven people who are serving others and making memories that bring to life our chef-inspired meals, full-service catering with private rooms, high-energy bar with the latest audio-visual technology, space for birthday parties for kids and adults, and party rooms for corporate, school, and league events. A trip to Main Event is a chance for the whole family to reconnect, celebrate, compete, eat, and play. When you’re with us, each and every moment together is the Main Event.

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