The Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is taking applications for the position of sales and services coordinator, who will oversee the bureau’s sales, service and marketing efforts and work to increase overnight stays in the Elgin area.
The part-time/contracted position will report to the CVB’s president/CEO and focus on hitting performance goals set for various group segments. In particular, the successful candidate will be expected to help maintain and further the Elgin area’s success in the sports market, working with local sports facilities to encourage their use. The position also entails developing new sales tools, securing sponsorship for CVB events and assisting with event implementation.
The sales and services coordinator will be a liaison between the CVB and its partners, as well as businesses that are affected by area visitors. The person hired will also maintain sales databases for the CVB and help develop the bureau’s positive image in the area.
Candidates should have excellent sales experience, as well as organizational, interactive and oral communication skills. Those interested in the position should be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Applicants with undergraduate degrees are preferred.
Those interested in applying should send their cover letters and resumes to Kimberly Bless at kbless@northernfoxrivervalley.com.
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