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ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sales Manager at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. Under general supervision, the Sales Manager oversees and coordinates all aspects of the sales process in applicable markets. Also, acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.
Job Responsibility:
Book sporting events, consumer shows, corporate meetings, tradeshows, etc. and other hospitality events
Develop sales goals and objectives and a business plan for soliciting state, local meeting, and event business as well as national corporate/direct selling markets
Meet and/or exceed projections, schedules and timelines
Coordinate promotional activities for development of local meeting and event business
Contact prospective user groups and individuals to initiate the sales effort
Follow-up on leads generated by outside sources
Compile bid proposals, sales and revenues projection reports, and other relevant sales issues
Prepare and deliver sales presentations to prospective clients and others at trade shows, conventions and sales events
Negotiate, compile and execute sales contracts and agreements
Conduct facility tours for prospective clients and discuss the facility with site selection committees or designated others
Manage client database for prospects and follow-up with clients periodically to assess any future needs
Establish expansive network including representatives of local groups, and tourism-related industries, such as hotel, travel agencies, etc
Participate with community and industry related associations, committees, and task forces
Travel to participate in trade shows and promotional activities on a state, regional and national level
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college of university in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
Two (2) years related experience and/or training
or an equivalent combination of education or experience
High achieving, results oriented, innovative Sales Manager that generates original ideas and solutions
Ability to collaborate with sales team to generate new leads
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
Work effectively under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results
Demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of sales, advertising, marketing, sales presentation techniques, public speaking and operations of trade shows, meetings, conventions and events
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons and others encountered in the course of employment
Ability to work extended and/or irregular hours that may vary due to functions, including day, evening, weekends and holidays as needed
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form
Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative
Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur
Operate a personal computer using Windows, Word, Excel and other standard office equipment
Be licensed and insured to operate a motor vehicle in Texas