Our organization's mission is to positively impact the economic and social prosperity of the Minneapolis community by attracting visitors, meetings and events that directly support jobs and local businesses, generating critical revenues.
We believe in our shared passion to support the diverse Minneapolis community through our values of Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity. We recognize it's the unique contributions of all team members that drives our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive and find meaning in their work.
We highly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds, particularly BIPOC candidates, to apply.
Position Title: Sales Administrative Assistant
Department: Destination Sales
Reports to: Director of Convention Sales
Status: Full-time, Salaried, Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
Provide administrative support for the Destination Sales Department through scheduling, meeting management, data entry and communication. This includes being a liaison between sales personnel and partner hotels. Provide both direct and indirect support in meeting sales performance goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support Director of Meeting Sales, National Account Executives and Senior Account Executives
- Act as liaison between convention sales team and partner hotels; maintain hotel contact lists, provide system access and training
- Assist with sales activities including hotel and customer follow-up
- Take meeting minutes
- Enter sales leads into CRM system
- Schedule client site visits
- Make travel arrangements for clients and sales team
- Assist in preparing proposals, presentations and distributing sales materials
- Distribute mail and communications to remote sales team
- Provide reception coverage as needed
- Additional duties and projects as assigned
Requirements:
- 2+ years experience in administrative or inside sales support role
- Tourism/hospitality experience preferred
- Associate degree preferred but not required
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication abilities
- Customer service focused with professional etiquette
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Database experience preferred
- Ability to learn industry-specific software like iDSS and FuturePace
- Valid driver's license
Additional Details:
- Hybrid remote/in-office schedule
- Attend offsite meetings and events as needed
- Limited travel, some evenings/weekends required
- Competitive salary plus incentive pay
- Generous benefits package including health insurance, 401k, paid time off
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 40,000.00 50,000.00 Per Year
