Sales Assistant- Part Time

Indianapolis Zoo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking a part-time Sales Assistant to support the Sales department. The ideal candidate will present a polished, professional image, friendly personality, and be driven to handle administrative and event-management tasks.

Prior sales, marketing or hospitality experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include backing up the Sales Coordinator with calls, emails, group ticket requests, and venue/space reservations; assisting with corporate and social

Qualifications

• Some experience in sales, marketing, the hospitality industry, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, respond to inquiries, take messages.
• Conduct on-site prospect/client tours as needed and assist with on-site promotions and events.
• Assist the Sales team with corporate and social events (including weddings).

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.