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SMG, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities,has an excellent and immediate opening for an Event Planner at the Convention Center at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena. The Event Planner solicits weddings, corporate events, parties and business meetings for the Convention Center and coordinates all room, food and beverage needs for the events.  This job is responsible for event and revenue growth for the 2 ballrooms and 3 meeting room spaces at the SMG Managed Convention Center at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes lead role in soliciting weddings, corporate events, parties and business meetings.
• Develops and maintains a customer data base for convention center events.
• Supervises events and banquets including the oversight of catering and operational needs.
• Coordinates event menus and client needs with the Director of Food and Beverage.
• Works with Administrative Assistant to produce contracts and diagrams for events
• Develops proposals for potential clients and follows through on pending bookings.
• Entertains prospective clients of the Convention Center.
• Reports on a daily basis to the Director of Food & Beverage information on sales leads.
• Maintains an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations.
• Attends in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes with departments.
• Must work evenings and weekends to oversee proper execution of events
• Attends client functions to ensure all services ordered are delivered.
• Increase revenues yearly through caterings, meetings weddings and other type events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Must have at least an Associate’s Degree in Business, Communications or other related field.

·         Previous sales experience in hotels or convention centers a plus but not required. 

·         Candidates must have knowledge of marketing principles, public relations, and methods of preparing and presenting effective sales presentations.

·         Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

·         This position requires regularly walking and standing.

·         Candidates must be outgoing, sales driven and communicate effectively.

·         During interview process, candidates will be required to make presentation to Management selling a product, event or service.

TO APPLY:

This position offers a salary package of a base plus commission. Resumes may be sent to:

HR Department

Big Sandy Superstore Arena

One Civic Center Plaza

Huntington, WV 25701

FAX:  (304) 696-1777

EMAIL: slyell@bigsandyarena.com

No Phone Calls Please.