Events Sales & Account Coordinator (Entry-Level)

Katapult Network•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Katapult Network is recruiting an entry-level Events Sales & Account Coordinator for a growing company that helps businesses plan and host events for employees, clients, and teams. The role is suited to recent graduates interested in building relationships, pursuing sales opportunities, and working toward goals. The coordinator connects with businesses through warm sales outreach, develops client relationships, and identifies opportunities for new and repeat event business. The position provides hands-on experience in sales, business development, and account management, with the opportunity to develop toward a future Account Manager role as experience and responsibilities grow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Interest in sales, business development, relationship management, and events coordination.
Enjoys pursuing opportunities, working toward goals, and seeing results from consistent effort.
Enjoys connecting with people, developing trust, and maintaining long-term business relationships.
Comfortable starting conversations, following up with prospects, and taking ownership of new opportunities.
Confident, personable, and professional when communicating with business clients by phone and email.
Interested in understanding client needs and helping businesses find appropriate event solutions.
Willing to maintain consistent follow-up and develop opportunities over time.
Able to manage multiple relationships, sales opportunities, and follow-up responsibilities.
Open to feedback and motivated to develop skills in sales, business development, and account management.

Responsibilities

Connect with prospective and existing business clients through warm outbound calls, email, and ongoing outreach.
Build relationships with business contacts and identify opportunities for new and repeat corporate events.
Learn about client needs, business goals, and event preferences to recommend appropriate services.
Introduce event offerings and communicate the value of the company's services to potential customers.
Follow up on leads, client conversations, and sales opportunities to help move business forward.
Maintain relationships with existing accounts and identify opportunities to expand business.
Support the sales process by gathering information, coordinating proposals, and following up with clients.
Work toward individual sales activity, business development, and account growth goals.
Maintain accurate client records, sales activity, and follow-up information within company systems.
Partner with internal event and account management teams to ensure client needs are communicated clearly.
Stay connected with business contacts to identify upcoming events and future opportunities.
Build sales, negotiation, and relationship management skills to take on greater account ownership over time.