Sponsorship Sales Consultant

The Event Group

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Bridge, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Advertising, Animation, BASIC Programming Language, Brochures, Business Development, CMYK Color Model, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Content Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Digital Art, Event Management, Event Marketing, Flyers, Graphic Design, Graphics, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Internet Application, Interpersonal Skills, Lead Generation, Mac Operating System X (OS X), Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Mobile Applications, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, RGB Color Model, Research Skills, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Sales Software, Salesforce.com, Style Guide, Television Broadcasting, Trade Show Management, Trade Shows, Web Design, Web Interface, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, eCommerce Sales
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
Today

The Event Group is a small business made up of experienced and dedicated professionals. We are always growing, shifting, and changing to meet the needs of new and existing clients. If you're interested in becoming a part of our team, please review current opportunities below. If there are no opportunities listed, please check back in the future to see if there are any that might fit you!To apply for open positions, please submit your interest and resume to HR@eventshows.comPosition Status: InternGrade/Level: Unpaid; will work with student on receiving academic creditsLocation: The Event Group, IncorporatedEstimated Commitment: 20-40 hours per week, negotiableSummaryWe're looking for a self-motivated individual willing to actively participate in activities such as sales networking opportunities; someone with strong oral and written communication skills, a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and experience conducting research on the Internet. Prior sales experience and Salesforce CRM knowledge to lead campaigns is a plus and a sincere interest and desire to learn is a must.RequirementsEducationSeeking or obtained an Associates or Bachelors in a Business-related field, Liberal Arts, or IT.ExperienceSales experience preferred. Salesforce CRM knowledge to lead campaigns is a plus.Strong interpersonal communication skillsAbility to interface with The Event Group team, clients, vendor prospects, and the publicHighly self-motivatedSales and lead generation knowledge preferredComputer SkillsProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Proficient in CRM sales software is a plusResponsibilitiesResearch and identify names, phone numbers, email addresses for leads/contacts via phone, Internet, and networking eventsAssist in logging all new leads, current interactions, and past client updates in CRM databaseAssist in soliciting new sponsors and exhibitorsParticipate in planning meetings with clients and assist with the development of marketing material content, such as sponsorship/exhibitor sales prospectusCollaborate on fulfillment of sponsor and exhibitor benefits on site (e.g., registration of booth/table staff, complimentary tickets).Assist in following-up with sponsors/exhibitors for fulfillment and payment.Potential travel to client meetings and prospects.Assist the Event Manager at events as needed.Other responsibilities as requestedThe employer reserves the right to change or assign other responsibilities to this contracted position.DescriptionPosition Status : ContractorGrade/Level : Commission-basedLocation : Off-siteEstimated Commitment : 40+ hours per weekPlease Note: This position is contract only, off-site.SummaryThe Sponsorship Sales Consultant is responsible for assisting in the development of sponsor and exhibitor benefits packages for clients' events based on revenue requirements and available exposure opportunities. He or she will sell sponsorships to local, national, and international event partners and manage follow-through on invoicing and benefits fulfillment. This person will also represent the Company on-site at events and manage the show floor and in-person relationship building for future partnerships.Amount of TravelWork from own office, attend weekly production meetings at The Event Group's office, travel to occasional meetings with clients and prospects, assist at event venues as needed, prospect leads at industry events and occasional out-of-state tradeshows.RequirementsEducation4-year degree in sales, marketing, or business preferred5+ years of successful sales experience preferred3+ years of event industry, tradeshow, and sponsorship sales experience preferredConference or trade show management experience preferredStrong interpersonal communications, sales, and marketing skillsAbility to interface with The Event Group team, clients, vendors prospects, and the publicHighly self-motivatedEvent marketing knowledge preferredComputer SkillsProficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Proficient in CRM sales softwareAbility to conduct research and business transactionsResponsibilitiesStrategic development of sponsorship/exhibitor benefits packagesProspecting and generating new sales leads and growthLogging all new leads, current interactions, and past client updates in CRM databaseFind new leads and make connections within each event's industrySoliciting sponsors and exhibitors for eventsNegotiating and executing contractsParticipating in planning meetings with clients and develop marketing material content for events (e.g., sponsorship/exhibitor sales packages)Working with Event Manager on exhibitor communication and logisticsWorking with Decorator on show floor layoutWorking with Registration Manager to coordinate complimentary sponsorship passesWorking with Event Coordinator to hand-off exhibitor coordinationHandling fulfillment of sponsor and exhibitor benefits on-site (e.g., complimentary tickets, bag inserts)Working with Accounting to get contracts invoiced and follow-up with sponsors/exhibitors for paymentAttending events and assisting with sponsorship fulfillment and networkingOther responsibilities as requestedThe employer reserves the right to change or assign other responsibilities to this contracted position.DescriptionPosition Status : InternGrade/Level : Unpaid; will work with student on receiving academic creditsReports to : Director of Marketing and CommunicationsLocation : The Event Group IncorporatedEstimated Commitment : 20-40 hours per week; negotiableSummaryThe Production Assistant intern is responsible for managing the execution of marketing production projects, the creation and manipulation of digital art, set type and working with copy, and creating quality deliverables that meet company standards and client needs. He or she interfaces with all members of the marketing team.RequirementsEducation + ExperiencePursuing a Graphic Design Degree; 1-2 years in a degree programBusiness and team communication skillsAbility to operate under pressure and work closely with teams to meet deadlinesComputer SkillsExceedingly proficient in the use of Mac computers (OS X)Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Exceedingly proficient in Microsoft PowerPointProficient in Adobe Acrobat, Bridge, and DreamweaverExceedingly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and IllustratorFamiliar with basic website creation, basic programming structures, HTML, and CSSFamiliar with basic pre-press operations/techniques; file preparation, pre-flighting, etc.Ability to accurately differentiate and identify color when printed or on-screenFamiliar with the technical aspect of working with RGB, CMYK, and L*a*b* colorResponsibilitiesProducing printed materials in the form of advertisements, documents, signage, booklets, banners, flyers, posters, mailings, brochures, badges, labels, packaging, and physical objectsCreating electronic materials in the form of emails, static websites, dynamic websites, simple animations, presentations, web application interfaces, banners, mobile application graphics, and static television graphicsCreating and assembling physical displays, signage, stands, packages, etc.Brainstorming new ideas and various improvements and creative solutions with creative and marketing teams.Designing, developing, and producing original artwork, layouts, and ideas.Assisting with projects managed by other creative, marketing, and account team membersPrinting, press checks, color correction, conformity of deliverables to Company style guides and brand standardsOther duties as assignedThe employer reserves the right to change or assign other responsibilities to this contracted position.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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