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07/18/2017
Event Service and Sales Coordinator
Visit Canton
The overall purpose of this position is to assist the vice president of sales with the execution of services for conventions, sporting events and group tours as well as coordinate outreach for special events for Visit Canton.
The basic functions and major activities which must be performed to carry out the purpose of the position include:
• Participate in the organization’s strategic business plan and coordinate execution as directed
• Liaison with meeting planners, sports events rights holders and group tour operators to provide services as requested
• Serve as liaison on local organizing committees for select events
• Coordinate sponsorship fulfillment for events and solicit low level sponsorship opportunities
• Execute the volunteer and intern program
• Facilitate Visit Canton’s information services at special events and tradeshows
• Assist VP of Sales with client appointment generation and follow-up
• Facilitate pre-event client contact and post event client surveys
• Facilitate bulk travel guide shipments and pick-ups
• Coordinate with the marketing department to provide information for social media regarding conventions and
sporting events in the community.
Qualifications required to perform the duties of this position, include:
• Customer service oriented with excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated computer proficiency within a Windows environment
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule and travel commitments
• Willingness to learn new software applications
• Two years of event planning, customer service or sales experienced preferred.
• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, sports management, communication or other related field
Work Environment, Physical Requirements and Additional Information:
• Works primarily in an office environment with long periods of time sitting
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed for special events
• Requires setting up information booths and lifting up to 50 pounds
Organization Overview:
The Stark County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau, d.b.a. Visit Canton, is funded by a lodging tax administered through the Stark County Commissioners. The organization’s mission is to promote travel to Stark County. Visit Canton facilitates operations that support a travel and tourism industry in Stark County that generates $1.6 billion dollars in sales. For more information visit www.VisitCanton.com
This is a full-time position and offers comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Submit resumes for consideration to: Rosie Kurtz: Rosiek@visitcanton.com
