Sales and Event Manager

Minnesota Discovery Center • Chisholm, MN

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About The Position

Responsible for booking and managing venue rentals and events to achieve customer and visitor satisfaction. Work with community partners to coordinate and monitor event outcomes. To be a positive representative of the Minnesota Discovery Center.

Requirements

• High school, or equivalent, education required.
• 3+ years’ experience in event coordination or related field
• 3+ years in sales, marketing, or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to create, prioritize and execute appropriate event action plans.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years in sales, marketing, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sales of venue rentals to current and potential clients.
• Deliver high quality service for weddings and other events
• Collaborate with Food Services, Building and Grounds and Visitor Services for successful event planning in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Promote community partnerships.
• Participate in internal and external planning committee meetings.
• Support the mission of the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED