Sales Development Coordinator

The Classic Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Classic Center in Athens, GA is seeking a Salesperson to help drive new business and support growth. You will research target markets, contact potential clients, and manage relationships from initial contact through handoff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the sales team, handling promotional materials, and accurate data entry in our sales systems. Onboarding and community networking are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client interactions and notes.
• Willing to pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Research and contact new organizations matching target markets.
• Engage with associations, corporate events, and sports/arena business.
• Build relationships with a diverse client base.
• Support promotions, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
• Manage client communications through the sales process.
• Maintain accurate records in sales systems.
• Assist onboarding and training of new team members.
• Participate in networking activities and represent The Classic Center.

Skills

Sales research

Client outreach

Relationship building

CRM data entry

Promotional materials

Team collaboration

Networking

Tools

CRM software

Sales systems

Job description

Launch Your Career in Sales at The Classic Center!

Are you ready to jump into a fast-paced environment where your ideas and energy make a real impact? Join our dynamic sales team and help drive new business, connect with clients, and support our growth across Athens.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain a heavy focus on researching and contacting new organizations that align with The Classic Center’s target markets, with emphasis on associations, corporate events, and sports/arena business
• As a Salesperson, your market segments will consist of the following.
  • 1-Day and small meetings (200 attendees or less)
  • Multi-day meetings under 100 guests
  • All Greek Life Business
  • Small recurring social events
  • Public shows and trade shows
  • Small recurring social events
  • Wedding sales support
  • Churches
• Build relationships and engage with a diverse range of customers
• Support the sales team with promotional materials, scheduling, and administrative tasks
• Manage client communications and ensure a smooth sales process from initial contact to handoff
• Maintain accurate records and data entry in our sales systems
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members on internal processes
• Participate in networking activities and represent The Classic Center in the community
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve team goals and exceed sales targets

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of our sales operations and make a difference every day
• Enjoy a variety of tasks and opportunities to learn and grow
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment that celebrates success
• Gain valuable experience in sales, marketing, and customer relationship management

The candidate who is selected for this position will have to successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

The Classic Center's EOE Statement

The Classic Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local law, including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. The Classic Center is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of inappropriate or unlawful conduct. In keeping with this commitment, The Classic Center will not tolerate harassment, discrimination or the unlawful treatment of employees or applicants. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and consistent with this policy, The Classic Center makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would cause the employer an undue hardship. The ADA defines a disabled person as an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.