Sales Assistant- Part Time

Indianapolis-Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking a Sales Assistant to support the Sales department and help with administrative tasks and event coordination. A polished, professional image, outgoing personality, and willingness to assist are essential.

Prior experience in sales, marketing, hospitality, or related fields is preferred but not required. This part-time position (approximately 20–29 hours per week) is based at the Zoo and provides opportunities to assist with corporate and social events, including

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, marketing, hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and respond to inquiries.
• Conduct on-site tours and assist with promotions and events.
• Assist with group ticket requests and space reservations.
• Support the Sales team for weddings and corporate events.
• Weekend and evening availability as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Hospitality

Marketing exposure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Indianapolis Zoo offers a unique, beautiful setting to groups and individuals looking to hold their meetings or events in the heart of Indianapolis.

Sales Assistant position is a supporting role within the Zoo's Sales department. The successful candidate will have a polished, professional image, an outgoing personality, and a drive to assist with all things administrative and event management. Some experience in sales, marketing, the hospitality industry, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Sales Assistant will serve as a backup for the Sales Coordinator to assist with phone calls, emails, group ticket requests, and venue/space reservations. The successful candidate will also assist the Sales team with corporate and social events (including weddings). This is a part-time position, approximately 20-29 hours per week. Must have availability to work weekends and evenings as needed. Pay for this exciting opportunity is $15.00 per hour.

Responsibilities and requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, take messages.
• Conduct on-site prospect/client tours as needed and assist with on-site promotions and events.
• Indiana Driver's License (or ability to obtain one), and a driving record that is insurable by the Zoo's insurance.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills are required.
• Extremely organized, deadline and detail driven, and has the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, and intermediate knowledge of Excel.

Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.