Sales Administrative Assistant

Company: Meet Minneapolis
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

ABOUT MEET MINNEAPOLIS At Meet Minneapolis, our mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of our Minneapolis community by attracting visitors, meetings and events that directly support jobs and local businesses, generating critical revenues. We believe in our shared passion to support the diverse community of Minneapolis through our values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity. We recognize it's the unique contributions of all of us at Meet Minneapolis that drives our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive and find meaning in their work. Meet Minneapolis HIGHLY encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds, particularly BIPOC candidates, to apply. Position/Title: Sales Administrative AssistantDepartment: Destination Sales, Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC)Reports to: Associate Director of Sales & Marketing, Minneapolis Convention Center Status: Full-time; Salaried, Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY:Under the direction of the MCC Associate Director of Sales, the MCC Director of Sales & Marketing and the SVP of Destination Sales, the Sales Administrative Assistant supports the promotion and sales of the Minneapolis Convention Center and the City of Minneapolis as a premier destination for meetings and events, while assisting in the achievement of room night and revenue goals that positively impact the MCC, local hotels, and the community.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Support and assist the Director of Sales & Marketing, Associate Director of Sales, National Account Executives (NAEs) and/or Sales Account Executives (SAEs). Maintain and distribute Permit for Occupancy (PFO) Status ReportsManage traces for events in MomentusGenerate reports and communications using existing database(s)Prepare and distribute sales collateral for sales personnel Complete special projects for sales personnelAssist MCC Sales team with attracting and retaining events to the Minneapolis Convention CenterAchieve annual goals as assignedEstablish effective working relationships with meeting planners, hotel sales personnel, and Meet Minneapolis PartnersManage interactions with walk-in clients and/or phone calls from prospective clientsCreate accurate SWAY proposals & power point presentations for Site InspectionsAssist in the coordination of MCC site inspections Participate in sales and local industry meetings, document client communication in MomentusAssist Marketing Manager and assist in identifying marketing opportunitiesSupport MCC Event Activities such as closing work orders and internal blocking of meeting space.Prepare accurate contracts based on client needs, modifying as needed Efficiently manage and assign accounts/events currently unassigned to a sales leader.Coordinate all aspects of bid proposals using various Microsoft productsSupport attainment of the Meet Minneapolis Performance Goals as defined in its contract with the City of Minneapolis. All other duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Two years' experience in administrative/sales support or inside sales roleTourism/Hospitality experience preferredAssociate degree preferred (not required)SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to travel occasionally for sales activities.Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends and holidays.Ability to use general office equipment, computers, and standard and specialized software packages, such as Adobe Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and Sway.Strong communication, writing, and proofreading skills.Familiarity with various forms of social media platforms and their usesAbility to creatively solve problems in a competitive environment.Ability to evaluate quality of business opportunities and identify those best-suited for the facility and community.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to:Walk, sit, bend and squatTalk and hearGrab, pull or bend itemsLift and/or carry up to 10 lbs.View items at a close and distant rangeSit for extended periods of timeUse computers for extended periods of timeValid private driver's licenseWorking Conditions:General office environment (hybrid - 60% in office, 40% remote)Attend offsite meetings and events as neededMay require limited travel and work outside of core business hoursSALARY$40,000 - $50,000 base salary plus sales support incentive plan.BENEFITSMeet Minneapolis offers a generous benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k), vacation, sick time, parental leave and personal volunteer time for employees who are benefits eligible. Note: Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than as "at will" relationship.Meet Minneapolis is an equal opportunity employer. Compensation details: 40000-50000 Yearly SalaryPI1ed632ed7c66-25660-34293960

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