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:
Solicit and secure business for OPAV through a proactive, consultative account management approach
Utilize OPAV’s sales process and sales standards
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
Utilize an understanding of costs associated with sales, including labor, commission and equipment outsourcing and work within established profitability guidelines.
Annual Sales Expectations are to exceed $2 Million in revenues.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes coordination and integration of efforts among multiple departments in order to successfully execute sales, events, and client satisfaction.
Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Follows policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
Prior account management experience in audiovisual, technology, event, or hospitality experience preferred
Knowledge of sales process required in addition to the ability to read and decipher financial reports and records
Technical aptitude, computer proficiency and ERP knowledge preferred. We utilize software such as:
Flex Rental Solutions
VectorWorks
Microsoft Office
Google G-Suite
Education and Experience:
BS/BA or 5+ years of equivalent experience required
5+ years sales required
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Offered
Paid Time Off
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*Weekends and after-hours, as needed*