Destination South Meetings + Events Applicant Profile: Sales Coordinator

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JOB DESCIPTION

JOB TITLE: SALES COORDINATOR – ATLANTA OFFICE

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SALES

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sales Coordinator will work with the Regional Director of Sales and Accounts Team to assist in overall sales efforts through a wide variety of projects. This role will enhance the Destination South brand, drive exposure, and position sales leadership to effectively respond to client needs in a timely manner that reflects the forward thinking and solution generating core of our culture. This is a dynamic role for an individual who thrives on new challenges, deadlines, and multi-tasking in a fun and fast-paced work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

An individual with a strong work ethic
Superior written and verbal communications skills
A passion for connections, new relationships and events
Ability to follow through complex projects to completion
Works well alone or in collaborative settings
The ability to tell a story with pictures, words, hash tags and the occasional well-placed emoji
Quick thinking, fast learning, and a sense of humor
Light graphic design and video software experience (Canva, Animoto, etc.)
Extra points: a love for Atlanta/ hospitality background/ CRM familiarity

RESPONSIBILITIES - SALES SUPPORT

Assist with hotel gifting initiatives (“drops”) – ideation, sourcing, budgeting, design, fulfilment, organization, and prep
Assist with strategic team outings and entertainment – ideation, sourcing, budgeting, design, digital materials, organization, setup, execution, tear-down, and follow up strategies
Assist with site visits – calling vendors, scheduling, site companions and agendas, creative enhancements, and follow up strategies
Assist with DMC network database – send leads through the network, as assigned by the team, following up on sent leads and maintaining records
Assist with administrative tasks such as entering program information into CRM (ECS), Dropbox, lead-sheets and time management software (Harvest), contract creation, etc.
Stay abreast of what’s “hot” in DSME destinations and throughout the industry, i.e., new restaurants, venues, hotels, technologies, etc.
Assist with resources for hotel partners
Assist with creation and development of client and hotel sales presentations
Assist in the development and fulfillment of sales digital and printed materials, promotional items, gifts, collateral etc. (table signs, save-the-dates, stickers, invitations, rack cards, post cards, thank you notes, etc.)
Assist with tradeshow preparation and follow-up
Assist with management of sponsored events (sourcing, budgeting, enhancements and follow-up)
Management of client gifting + sales “gift closet”
Assist with event photography coordination, folder management and watermarking
Participate in local industry organizations and events to help with company visibility, generation of leads, and development of relationships.
Positively and professionally communicate message and image of Destination South

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in hospitality or similar industry
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, sales, marketing, communications, or relevant work experience preferred

BENEFITS

Eligible for benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off
Cell phone reimbursement package
Paid holidays
Company-paid professional certifications (i.e. DMCP, CMP, CSEP, etc.) and continuing education as approved by the President
Flexible work schedule
Opportunity for growth within the company