Job Description:
Grow overall AV revenue and profit, while achieving customer satisfaction from pre-production through post-event phases of service. Must be able to hunt and solicit new and repeat business through a proactive account management approach that incorporates consultative selling skills. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key personnel and clients to enhance the overall business relationships.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Solicit and secure business for OPAV through a proactive, consultative account management approach
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Utilize OPAV’s sales process and sales standards
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Obtain definite bookings from the venue, assign opportunities, proactively contact customers, and create professional bids and proposals by actively using OPAV resources and marketing collateral
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Utilize an understanding of costs associated with sales, including labor, commission and equipment outsourcing and work within established profitability guidelines.
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Annual Sales Expectations are to exceed $2 Million in revenues.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
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Utilizes coordination and integration of efforts among multiple departments in order to successfully execute sales, events, and client satisfaction.
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Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Follows policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
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Prior account management experience in audiovisual, technology, event, or hospitality experience preferred
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Knowledge of sales process required in addition to the ability to read and decipher financial reports and records
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Technical aptitude, computer proficiency and ERP knowledge preferred. We utilize software such as:
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Flex Rental Solutions
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VectorWorks
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Microsoft Office
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Google G-Suite
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Education and Experience:
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BS/BA or 5+ years of equivalent experience required
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5+ years sales required
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
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Paid Time Off
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*Weekends and after-hours, as needed*