VIP Sales Representative

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Oak Grove, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated is seeking a VIP Sales Representative in Oak Grove, Kentucky to develop and coordinate programs that attract VIP players and host guests to ensure satisfaction and drive repeat visits.

The role requires building strong relationships, handling guest requests, and organizing events while maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced gaming environment. A 1–2 year casino background and knowledge of OASIS and Microsoft tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• One to two years’ casino experience preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of OASIS Player Tracking System and Microsoft Products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate programs to attract VIP players and host guests to ensure satisfaction and repeat visits.
• Manage guest requests and own issues, resolving them quickly and following up.
• Inform guests of events and promotions through all channels of communication.
• Organize and execute special events and participate in telemarketing to confirm attendance.
• Award complimentary gifts/tickets based on gaming activity and program guidelines.
• Spend long periods on the phone during shifts as needed.
• Join VIP Host on duty rotation and assist other departments with guest issues.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Fast-paced environment

Guest service

Teamwork

Record keeping

Public relations

Confidentiality

Meet deadlines

Education

Casino experience / 4-year degree preferred

Tools

OASIS Player Tracking System

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Pay Range: 44,000

Oak Grove: Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel (the “Property”) is a newer facility in a high traffic area in the heart of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and across the street from a large Army post, Ft. Campbell. The Property is 10 miles from Clarksville, TN and less than 60 miles northwest of downtown Nashville, TN.

JOB SUMMARY

The VIP Sales Representative will be responsible for developing and coordinating programs to attract VIP players and host such guests to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat visits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new, existing and inactive VIP players by fostering strong relationships through phone calls, in-person interaction as needed per the Manager and Director, player events, personalized notes, follow-up phone calls, email, etc.
• Manages guest requests and owns all issues, resolving them quickly and following up to ensure the guest’s satisfaction.
• Ensure all hosted guests stay informed of all events and promotions, all channels of communication.
• Organize and execute special events and participate in telemarketing efforts to confirm attendance.
• Award player’s complimentary gifts/tickets/etc. based on gaming activity and program guidelines.
• Ability and willingness to spend long periods of time during shift on the phone.
• Ability to participate in the VIP Host on duty rotation, which will require after hours’ guest assistance and resolution. Also required to assist other departments with guest related issues or questions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have a flexible schedule to fit business needs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the utmost guest service.
• Emphasizes and embodies company mission of providing excitement and delivering excellent guest service.
• Support a work environment that promotes teamwork, integrity, respect, and performance feedback.
• Management abilities demonstrated in managing the VIP and premium players effectively.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and thorough records and reports.
• Public relations and customer service skills.
• Maintaining interpersonal working relationships among all personnel.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of guest information.
• Complete task in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
• Perform all job duties in a safe and responsible manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• One to two years’ casino experience preferably with a 4-year degree in a related field of equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of OASIS Player Tracking System, Microsoft Products.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 75lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulation throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.