American Golf Corporation · 12 hours ago
Private Event Sales Director
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Golf Corporation is a trusted leader in golf hospitality, known for elevating the game and the communities around it. The Private Event Sales Director is responsible for creating relationships with members and guests to generate event sales and excel in customer service while leading a sales team to enhance the member and guest experience.
Sports
Responsibilities
Develop market segments and solicit new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships
Sell and market to external markets which may encompass corporate events/meetings/trainings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and personal milestone events; other may include holiday parties, celebrations of life, school athletic banquets, and fundraisers
Act as an ambassador for the property, fostering relationships with individuals & corporations who book events to maintain repeatable and predictable business while prospecting for new events
Heighten awareness externally within the community from the club to bridal shows, golf shows and other public events
Responsible for being a positive role model in both social media formats and public forums by being active and showing consistent participation in all public facing opportunities
Maximize tournament revenues to meet and exceed sales goals and budgets through the sale of groups of 20 players or more and increase yield through effective negotiation of tournament product and tee time utilization
Work closely with the Executive Chef when designing custom menus and the entire management team to communicate upcoming events
Responsible for generating a definitive sales and marketing plan to achieve departmental revenue goals which meet and exceed sales goals and budgets
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of how to use social media to drive sales is required: Including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc
Must have a positive, engaging, and team-oriented view on the workplace
Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM
Solid time management, organization and prioritization skills; ability to work with little or no direct supervision
Excellent customer service orientation and focus on customer satisfaction required
Preferred
Strong leadership and people skills, plus the ability to build and foster a team environment desired
College degree preferred or 3 years of related experience in sales preferably in golf/hospitality/service industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
American Golf Corporation
As one of the largest golf management companies in the world, American Golf Corporation operates more than 90 premier private.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Bassett
CEO/On Air Personality
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