Jobs & Internships Title:
Coordinator Group Sales

Post Date
7/16/2024

Expiration Date
8/4/2024

Details:
Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!

Department:

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Employee Type:

Regular
Time Type:

Full time
Salary Range:

$23.3807 - $29.8104 Hourly / $48,631.86 - $62,005.63 Annually
Job Posting Period:


Overview

Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with groups and managing their orders for main stage performances at VWPAH.

Essential Functions

Tracks all group sales leads, and sales and revenue collected.

Manages and updates group sales database.

Manages groups each season from initial proposal to close-of-sale, seating, and collection of payments.

Develops and maintains concierge program, relationships, and other outreach programs i.e. Chambers of Commerce, Visit Sarasota County, hotels, Business Alliances.

Coordinates distribution of all marketing materials and tasked with expanding locations in the community.

Allocates, prints, and mails all group tickets upon release from the ticket office.

Researches, builds, and maintains community partnerships for shared marketing opportunities.

Plans, coordinates, and oversees private receptions and events for group sales.

Builds and maintains positive relationships with patrons for present and future sales.

Identifies outlets to introduce organizations to group sales opportunities at VWPAH.

Coordinates with Front of House Manager to ensure support staff is in place for any backstage tours or reception needs for groups.

Manages the challenges with the stakeholders and ticket purchasers by use of enhanced customer service skills.

Performs outbound sales calls to increase group sales.

Displays flexibility and adaption to new software such as Pro Venue and other software as need to perform the process of group sales.

The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.



Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in Marketing, Public Relations, English, or closely related field;

Two (2) years of experience in public relations or marketing related work preferably in performing arts industry.

Interested candidates can learn more & apply online @ www.sarasotafl.gov/jobs

Employer:
City of Sarasota

Website:
www.sarasotafl.gov/jobs