Sales Account Executive

Legends•New Orleans, LA

47d

About The Position

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sales Account Executive for ASM Global/Caesars Superdome | Smoothie King Center | Champions Square. Responsible for booking events at the ASM Managed Complex, including all spaces available for rental within the Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Champions Square, and Club XLIV.

Requirements

Must successfully pass a driving record and criminal background check
Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time and ensure completion and attention to detail
Ability to deliver high-quality work and function both independently and as a team member
Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Ability to physically move around the facility
Associate Degree or equivalent related work experience (Hospitality Management, Venue Sales, Customer Service, or related field)
The ideal candidate would have a minimum of two (2) years' of sales experience, preferably in the hospitality industry
Sales/Guest Service/Customer Service experience (face to face interaction)
Knowledge in MS Windows apps (Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Must possess a valid United States Driver's License at time of appointment and throughout employment

Nice To Haves

Adobe Suite and Sales CRM software experience a plus

Responsibilities

Generate new sales leads and establish new bookings
Achieve monthly metrics for activities such as prospecting, networking and business development.
Complete quarterly and annual sales goals.
Respond to all incoming sales leads, including Convention Calendar leads as assigned
Create customized rental proposals for all spaces within the complex
Follow up on proposals/leads
Maintain relationships with existing clients
Maintain accurate holds and client information in booking system: Infor
Submit requests for Event Coordinators to work up estimated staffing costs
Prepare and distribute Detailed Event Sheets for confirmed events and make revisions as necessary
Work as needed with Event Coordinators for a smooth transition of accounts
Be physically present for client check-ins at the beginning of all sold events.
Maintain sales files with accurate information, including, but not limited to, leads, proposals, correspondence, etc.
Conduct and assist in-site visits with prospective clients
Prepare site visit packets, coordinate customized boards with production, and create customer presentations as applicable
Work events as assigned
Create thank you letters and follow up with clients at the conclusion of each event
Create and routinely update sales tools, both digital and tangible
Assist in the creation of copy for sales collateral, ads, E-blasts, etc.
Assist in the implementation of the overall social media marketing plan
Complete Client Information Sheets for definite bookings for creation of License Agreements
Initiate License Agreements for definite bookings and proof prior to circulation for signatures
Participate in hospitality-related events and associations to promote facilities, which can include evening and weekend responsibilities.
Share in the responsibilities of coordinating and executing company hosted events
Special projects as assigned
All other duties as assigned