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ITC seeks Sales and Event Coordinator

ITC seeks Sales and Event Coordinator

Date: 21-Apr-2023

Do you have demonstrated experience in the sales and event coordination space with a passion for delivering high levels of customer service? The Ipswich Turf Club (ITC) and Ipswich Events and Entertainment Centre (IEEC) is seeking a new team member with an excellent eye for detail, exceptional organisation skills and can-do attitude.

  • Work with an expanding venue, prominent racing program and passionate team
  • Exciting new and redeveloped function facilities
  • Great work environment 

JOB TYPE Permanent Part-Time or Full-Time with flexibility to work across the week as required.

LOCATION Ipswich Turf Club, 219 Brisbane Road, Bundamba QLD 4304

REPORT TO Marketing, Sales and Communications Manager

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the complete event experience from sales enquiry to event.
  • Strategically identify client opportunities to grow the functions and event business.
  • Coordinate the event details for the operational team to roll out.
  • Assist in the preparation of business reporting necessary to ensure effective co-ordination of the function and event sales.
  • Develop and execute ITC and IEEC events. 
  • Coordinate an Ipswich Cup program including client marquees.
  • Represent and promote the business and industry.
  • Assist operations and marketing departments as required.
  • Assist with general office administration tasks as required.

SKILLS 

  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and develop an understanding of their needs and expectations. 
  • To provide market leading solutions for clients to deliver amazing events.
  • Host and facilitate pre-event meetings with the client, to include site inspections, networking opportunities and any other required meetings.
  • High level of communication and negotiation skills.
  • Organised with keen attention to detail and possess the ability to multitask.
  • Managing competing deadlines and meeting deadlines.
  • Prompt response to all enquiries and client requests
  • Vibrant personality, professional and always well-presented.
  • Successful achievement of established sales targets.
  • Self-motivated and results focused.
  • Ability to work autonomously within an office and external environment.

PERFORMANCE GOALS

  • Demonstrate strong customer focus, whilst ensuring clear communication is maintained with all relevant departments during the sales process.
  • Deliver comprehensive, accurate, and customised proposals within a timely manner, and ensure timely follow up communication.
  • Prepare agreements within a timely manner, whilst negotiating commercial terms and conditions.
  • Awareness of the key revenue goals and targets of the department and focus all activities towards achieving these goals.
  • Conduct proactive sales calls to drive lead generation. 
  • Assist and offer support to other teams within the business as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

  • Relevant degree, in an event, sales or business discipline, from an academic institution desirable. 

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and MS PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Canva, Lightroom 
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Events and/or Hospitality Industry highly desirable.
  • Previous experience within a function business, including a range of event types and corporate style meetings would be beneficial. 
  • Experience with event management software would also be highly regarded.

Applications close 12 May 2023.

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