Sports And Tourism Coordinator
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this job is to aggressively research, identify and bid on sporting events, while effectively promoting and selling Wichita Falls as the ideal host location. Other responsibilities include assisting with the planning, marketing and coordinating of both sports event and other events as necessary. This consists of being pro-active in initiating and following event leads, compiling bid packets, making bid presentations, facilitating site visits and coordinating with hoteliers, venues, planners, caterers and all other necessary event aspects.This position's schedule includes 35% of weekend and evening hours as required, as well as 20% travel.LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:Driver's License Required -Y Type - C Endorsements - N/AOTHER REQUIREMENTS:None.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.(S) Sedentary (L) Light (M) Medium (H) Heavy (V) Very HeavyExerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.# Code Essential Functions1 L Regular and reliable attendance in compliance with given schedules is a mandatory requirement of this position. Schedules may be subject to change with or without advance notice2 S Actively solicit new and renewal event business opportunities by researching sporting events, conducting effective sales calls and marketing Wichita Falls to event professionals.3 S Work closely with marketing staff to compile all pertinent event information and develop custom bid packets for events. This includes making presentations, providing planning guides, promotional materials and conducting site visits.4 S Achieve monthly/quarterly sales goals.5 S Assist meeting and event planners with the planning, coordination, and logistics of their event. This can include venue set-ups, catering, audio-visual needs, transportation, ancillary off-site events and all other event aspects as needed.6 S Aggressively seek new business and industry contacts while also maintaining excellent working relationships with industry organizations and local community partners.7 L Work closely with the Senior Sales and Services Coordinator on sales and event reporting.8 S Remain current on national industry trends and local market changes.9 S Occasionally represent the CVB at City functions.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Description of Minimum Job Requirements-Experience-Related Requirements Over two years and up to and including four years.Vocational/ Educational Preparation Requires Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.WORK LOCATION: Office EnvironmentPosition : 1905001Code : 1905-1Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation : CVBGrade : NE 111Job Family : 13.1121.00 MEETING, CONVENTIONJob Class : SPORTS AND TOURISM COORDINATORPosting Start : 09/18/2024Posting End : 12/31/9999HOURLY RATE RANGE: $21.81-$27.27