Sales and Events Coordinator

Indianapolis Zoo • Indianapolis, IN

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an outgoing go-getter with a passion for conservation and a knack for making every interaction memorable? The Indianapolis Zoo is searching for a motivated Sales and Events Coordinator to support our events team and help bring extraordinary experiences to life in the heart of the Zoo. As part of the Sales team, this role is instrumental in promoting the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. The successful candidate will have a polished, professional image, a very outgoing personality, and a drive to succeed as part of a goal-driven team. Experience in event management, email-driven marketing, the hospitality industry, or a related field is preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing or Hospitality, is desired.
• Indiana Driver's License (or ability to obtain one), and a driving record that is deemed insurable by the Zoo's insurance carrier.
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills are required.
• Extremely organized, deadline and detail driven, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook, and intermediate knowledge of Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in event management
• Experience in email-driven marketing
• Experience in the hospitality industry
• Experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Create and manage monthly email campaigns.
• Serve as Event Manager for quarterly prospecting events.
• Track incoming data of surveys, leads, office purchases, etc.
• Manage ordering, packaging, and delivery of promotional materials.
• Participate in the weekend event duty rotation as event lead.
• Oversee purchasing and implementation of event-support software, such as photo booth programs.
• Lead weekly Events Meetings to communicate event details to Zoo and catering staff.
• Conduct on-site prospect/client tours as needed and assist with on-site promotions.
• Create, implement, organize and communicate various project details to the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations