Events/Sales Consultant

Urban Air Adventure Parks; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base + Commission

Team environment

Job summary

Urban Air Bloomingdale is seeking an energetic Events/Sales Consultant to act as the first contact for clients and drive event bookings. You will design party experiences with groups, pursue local organizations through prospecting, and attend community events to grow the park's event business.

The role requires communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and a passion for delivering a memorable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Need great phone and computer skills and multi-tasking abilities.
• Desire to learn and develop new sales skills while building client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Sell event packages to groups and organizations.
• Prospect locally via outbound outreach and community events.
• Attend chamber events to drive brand awareness and event bookings.
• Follow up with guests and convert inquiries into confirmed sales.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Phone skills

Prospecting

Networking

Event selling

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Events/SALES Consultant responsible for selling fun! Our ideal team member will serve as the 'First Point of Contact' of Urban Air and work with our guests to design the perfect combination of food, drinks and attractions for birthday parties, church events, sports groups, corporate team building, or any other type of group. To hit the ground running, you'll need to make quality connections with local organizations through outbound prospecting efforts, attend chamber and other community events to drive Brand awareness and drive event business to the Park, have great phone and computer skills, multi-tasking abilities, and a genuine passion for delivering a memorable guest experience.

• You love UNLIMITED earning potential. Base + Commission!
• You love working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted Family Entertainment scene!
• You are outgoing and personable with excellent verbal and written communication skills!
• You are eager to learn and love developing new sales skills!
• You love talking to and selling customers!
• All leads are responded to in a timely fashion – same to next business day!
• You haven't met a goal you can't beat!
• You like booking sales three (3) months in advance!
• SMERF means more to you than little blue creatures! Google It!
• Are a go-getter and can find the business through prospecting and networking!

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Everybody is somebody! At Urban Air, we believe that each person and every position matters; everyone contributes to our success!

• People, got to like them, they are the MOST important asset!
• Strive for personal development and career growth!
• You sell the FUN and work with the Park Team to deliver an excellent guest experience for all groups!
• There is nothing you would not do for your TEAM!
• We strive for 100% "Guest Satisfaction"!
• Sales is all about relationships! Your positive energy and "You Got It" attitude should lead to repeat business and great referrals!
• You must be able to represent! We want FUN and ENERGY just bursting out of you when you tell our guests about all the cool stuff Urban Air has, does and will do to make their events the most awesome ever!
• Like to party? We like to party… You get to sell our amazing party packages and then follow up with the guests and see if we exceeded expectations!
• We are passionate about winning and love to celebrate success - you work hand-in-hand with the rest of the Leadership Team to drive financial results in your store to new heights!
• Safety first. You work in a well-maintained, safe, secure, and sanitary environment!
• And, because we expect you to "Act like you own it," your job includes everything listed above PLUS the ever-popular "other duties as assigned." If you see a need, meet it; if you have an idea, share it; if you see a team member needing help, jump in and lend a hand!

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Non-typical Family Entertainment environment. We have great food, millions of dollars' worth of attractions, host the best Special Events and have thousands of people coming to have FUN!
• We are business casual!
• Ability to work Saturday, Sunday and/or evening shifts during the week!

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

ABOUT URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARKS

Urban Air is the preeminent indoor adventure park and the market leader in location-based entertainment. The Dallas-based entertainment company pioneered the adventure park concept and is the largest adventure park operator in the world. Urban Air's purpose is to help kids have fun and aim higher, achieving those things that they never thought they could do.

Urban Air Bloomingdale is an equal opportunity employer.