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Sales Manager | Full-Time | Grand River Conference Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Sales Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall execution of the Grand River Center’s sales initiatives for both the local and regional markets. The Sales Manager may be in charge of all aspects of select self-promoted events while also assisting the Director of Sales as needed with special events and other tasks as assigned.  The Sales Manager should have strong verbal and written communications skills, the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, be self-governed and self-motivated, possess a basic understanding of banquet and catering sales, public relations, advertising and special event planning and execution. The Sales Manager is an intricate part of the event team and is expected to recognize the value and benefits of teamwork.  Open lines of communication within the team are vital to its success and that of the company.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $45,000-$50,000

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

 

This position will remain open until September 12, 2025.

About the Venue

The Grand River Conference Center is a full-service meeting and event facility located in the heart of downtown Dubuque, Iowa sitting next to the Mississippi River. Newly renovated in 2020, featuring over 86,000+ square feet of meeting and exhibition space for events up to 2,000.

Responsibilities

  • Performs related work as assigned by Director of Sales & Marketing and GM.
  • Meets specified goals and objectives for venue usage by promoting the convention center to all potential clients; conducts venue tours; answers questions and provides information regarding venue services, policies and procedures; and assists clients in finalizing booking arrangements.
  • Primary sales contact for all groups within assigned market(s).
  • Set appointments and make outside calls to potential clients.
  • Make solicitation calls, assist with promotions and direct mail activities.
  • Researches, identifies and establishes the appropriateness of groups for the venue.
  • Attend industry events and tradeshows as may be required.
  • Prepare event contracts, sales folders, sales kits and correspondence to clients.
  • Enter and maintain complete and accurate information into booking system.
  • Participates in the development of newsletters and other marketing materials.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements and forecast projections.
  • Serve as a liaison with industry representatives, the general public and other convention center departments and divisions.
  • Prepare and deliver verbal presentations to groups of various sizes.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Working as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as required.
  • Analyzing competitors and target markets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sales, marketing
  • Related field and/or minimum 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in business-to-business sales required, preferentially with a sports facility, convention center, performing arts facility, or other multi-purpose public assembly facility
  • Prefer experience in conventions, banquets, entertainment, tradeshows, or meetings with responsibility for scheduling, arranging, and promoting meetings, lectures, exhibits, conventions, concerts, or other related events
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED required
  • Strong computer skills in the Windows environment and MS Office applications. Training on industry software will be provided
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and select holidays as required, in addition to normal business hours if needed

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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