• Support the event sales cycle by managing all inbound inquiries, facilitating sales calls, preparing proposals, hosting venue site visits, and facilitating follow-up communication through contracting.
• Build and maintain an organized sales pipeline by tracking leads, updating CRM records, and supporting efforts to meet individual and team sales goals.
• Assist with outbound sales efforts including prospect research, lead generation, introductory outreach, and follow-up to grow the non-game day event business.
• Prepare and organize sales materials including proposals, contracts, decks, website updates, and more.
• Support marketing initiatives by helping execute campaigns, maintaining prospect lists, and participating in industry events.
• Maintain accurate venue listings on Cvent and other sales platforms to ensure up-to-date information, availability, and visibility.
• Partner with the Event Services team to accurately document client needs, hand off booked events, and support clear communication throughout the planning process.
• Provide general administrative and operational support and assist with special projects as assigned.

Required Experience and Education:

• GED or similar degree.
• Prior Sales experience or similar training.
• Familiarity with the Events industry, venues, or similar.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assertive, confident, persistent, and results oriented.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to create, organize, and prioritize projects in an entrepreneurial, team-based environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Committed to service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Knowledge and proficiency in internal communication technologies, (email, Web, social media, etc.) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in venue or event sales, hospitality, or related customer-facing roles.
• Familiarity with Minnesota event and hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of event management platforms such as INFOR, PRISMM, or Cvent Diagramming (or willingness to learn).
• Existing relationships or networking experience with prospective client groups is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of work day.
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, dining room, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling.

Compensation: Hourly rate of $20/hour with an anticipated commitment of 32 hours per week. This position would be eligible to enroll in our Medical Value plan. EEO is The Law - click here for more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled #twentryPDN-a0a07d99-2bbd-495a-98a1-919567c1fc93