THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
- A fast-growing town in the Charlotte metropolitan area known for its vibrant community, innovative infrastructure, and commitment to delivering high-quality public services.
- The Town embraces technology to improve internal efficiency and better serve residents, businesses, and visitors.
- A culture built on public trust, collaboration, and continual improvement.
- Leadership that values team development, work-life balance, and long-term career paths in public service.
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
- The chance to work in a mission-driven environment where your Event Management skills help drive operations that directly impact the community.
- Stability and long-term career growth within local government, including retirement benefits and generous PTO.
- A close-knit team where your contributions are recognized, and cross-functional collaboration is encouraged.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:
- Manage internal and external sales for event space rentals, including corporate, wedding, nonprofit, and arts-related events.
- Prospect and secure new business to increase event bookings and revenue, utilizing CRM tools such as Salesforce.
- Coordinate event logistics by overseeing rental agreements, proposals, banquet event orders, and venue layouts.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contract policies and managing the approved caterer list.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to enhance visibility, attend trade shows, and respond to RFPs to attract business.
BACKGROUND THAT FITS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in hospitality, business administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3-5 years of experience in sales, event management, hospitality, or a related field.
- Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to build relationships and close sales.
- Proficiency in CRM software (eg, Salesforce) and event management tools such as Social Tables or EMS.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for client meetings and events.