Events & Sales Operations Assistant

TCMA for Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC seeks a Sales and Event Planning Administrative Assistant to support the Sales and Event Planning team with contracts, BEOs, floor plans, client materials, and front desk coverage. The role emphasizes sales administration, reporting, and event coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in admin or sales support, strong communication, MS Office proficiency, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and the ability to adapt in a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an administrative or sales support role.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience interacting with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing tasks.
• Highly organized, efficient, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts for Sales Managers and Coordinators.
• Assist Event Planners with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Floor Plans.
• Create client materials (signage, menu cards, etc.).
• Provide front desk coverage and event support as needed.
• Handle special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexible scheduling, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on event needs
• Manage and generate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports (e.g., 21-Day, 90-Day, BEO Tracking, Event Count, VIP Alerts).
• Track requests for services (TAS, K9, security, etc.).
• Maintain logs for inquiries, lost business, and contract production.
• Oversee Client Surveys and Point of Contact Sheets.

Skills

Administrative support

Sales support

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Adaptability

Organization

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC seeks a Sales and Event Planning Administrative Assistant to support the Sales and Event Planning team with contracts, BEOs, floor plans, client materials, and front desk coverage. The role emphasizes sales administration, reporting, and event coordination.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in admin or sales support, strong communication, MS Office proficiency, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and the ability to adapt in a