Venue Sales and Promotion Coordinator

City of Greeley; Greeley (CO); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefits eligible

Zusammenfassung

The City of Greeley is seeking a Venue Sales and Promotions Specialist to drive revenue by selling event space and promoting the venue as a premier destination. You will coordinate media buys, collaborate with partners, and align promotional efforts with contract terms and event goals.

The role requires strong sales and customer service background, with a focus on building client relationships, managing content, and ensuring successful event execution across internal and external teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field.

Aufgaben

• Proactively seeks and secures event bookings, including corporate events, private functions, and public performances.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, event planners, and organizations to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Conducts venue tours for prospective clients, showcasing venue features, capabilities, and amenities.
• Consistently meets or exceeds sales goals, utilizing relationship-building techniques to convert leads into bookings.
• Provides exceptional customer service by understanding clients’ needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring successful event outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Customer-centric

Sales negotiation

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Full Salary Ranges:

$26.75 - $38.53 Hourly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges:

$26.75 - $31.36 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges?

The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency, posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is committed to providing a comprehensive total rewards program that supports employees in their work by encouraging excellence andinvesting in employee development and recognition. This philosophy is grounded in fiscal responsibility, organizational effectiveness, and employee safety and well-being, ensuring the responsible stewardship of public resources while offering meaningful and comparable rewards. This approach ensures that the city remains an attractive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment, while also effectively serving the community.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here .

Job Summary

The Venue Sales and Promotions Specialist is responsible for driving revenue through event space sales, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and promoting the venue as the premier destination for events. This role involves creating and implementing strategies to increase visibility, coordinating media buys with third-party agencies, and collaborating with external partners and internal teams to ensure successful event execution. The specialist will also manage content creation, act as a liaison between the communications department and external agencies, and ensure all promotional efforts align with event goals and contracts. Additionally, this role requires a high level of sales and customer service experience to ensure customer satisfaction and exceed client expectations.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least four (4) years of experience in event sales, hospitality, or related fields.
• One (1) year of proven sales experience with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Two (2) years of strong background in customer service with experience managing relationships and addressing client needs.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job,

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Two (2) years' experience coordinating with external agencies and managing media buys.
• Two (2) years familiarity with digital content creation and social media management.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Creativity in promotional strategies and content creation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A customer-centric approach with a focus on exceeding client expectations.
• Strong sales and negotiation abilities, with experience managing contracts and promotional strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media platforms.
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently under tight deadlines, especially during high-demand periods.
• Experience working with artists, agents, and external vendors to meet contractual obligations.

Travel

• Category A-Standard Local Travel:This positionrequires occasional local travel within the County. Employees may be expected to walk or drive short distances to attend meetings, trainings, or perform work at other city buildings or partner sites.

Essential Functions

• Proactively seeks and secures event bookings, including corporate events, private functions, and public performances.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, event planners, and organizations to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Conducts venue tours for prospective clients, showcasing venue features, capabilities, and amenities.
• Consistently meets or exceeds sales goals, utilizing relationship-building techniques to convert leads into bookings.
• Provides exceptional customer service by understanding clients’ needs, offering tailored solutions, and ensuring successful event outcomes.
• Addresses client inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly, ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.
• Develops and executes strategies to increase venue visibility and attract a wide range