Sales and Marketing Coordinator
This position is responsible for generating and following up with sales of the event space. A successful Sales and Marketing Coordinator manages the relationship between the client or event producer and the rest of the Agricenter team. They follow up on all leads, schedule events, manage contracts, and coordinate activities with the rest of the campus. Works with all departments on communication around the events and perform these responsibilities in a professional manner. Ability to work a flexible schedule is very important.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Aggressively seek new contacts and maintain working relationships with all civic and event organizations, and event and booking representatives.
2. Remain current on national trends in the industry and local market changes to best serve the facility.
3. Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key community and strategic partners for maximum facility usage and exposure.
4. Represent the facility at trade shows and community events when required.
5. Ensure the successful achievement of the organization’s short- and long-term goals and
objectives.
6. Lead and initiate the preparation of the portion of Agricenter’s budget that pertains to revenue and expense for Event Sales and Coordination.
7. Assist in compiling on-going sales activity reports for Agricenter management team.
8. Attend weekly staff meetings for coordination of upcoming events.
9. Conduct site tours/visits with potential clients.
10. Verify space reservations, quote prices by letter/email, prepare sales contracts, and obtain signatures and insurance certifications.
11. Collect and compile competitive data regarding services, rentals, and event space.
12. Conduct site tours/visits with potential clients.
13. Schedule and track event requirements within assigned target markets.
14. Maintain ongoing relationships and communications with clients and outside contract services for a positive image.
15. Communicate and advance all event information to appropriate staff and managers.
16. Participate in development of annual budgets; monitor and manage on-going event services expenses within budget.
17. Follow through on events, from initial contact through event completion.
18. Other duties as assigned by the President of Agricenter Sales and Marketing Director.
Qualifications:
1. College degree (BA); or three years of sales and/or operations experience in a similar type facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in marketing, management, or business-related field preferred.
2. Experience working in a computer network environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and sales/event management programs.
3. Knowledge of event production and operations, including coordinating events with promoters, pre-event planning, organizing physical facility, and staffing.
4. Ability to compile and maintain records of personnel scheduling, and event scheduling.
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Proven ability to deal in a professional and cordial manner with the public attending events.
7. Ability to plan, service, and supervise a variety of events with the assistance and cooperation of other staff members.
8. Ability to multi-task.
9. Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Agricenter International is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of agriculture. It is an education, agribusiness, research and agricultural hub of the Mid-South, with a $524 million annual economic impact on the region. We host over 1.3 million visitors and educate more than 10,000 students each year.
Agricenter International is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Please send resumes to careers@agricenter.org
Event and Marketing Intern
Based on the interest from undergraduate and graduate students working with our organization we are pleased to offer internships during the fall, spring, and summer semester. Internships can focus on non-profit work, Events and Marketing, education, or research. Each semester, 2-4 interns will be selected from this competitive program to serve as interns for the non-profit. Internships are paid positions, but we will work with your college or university regarding class credit, if desired.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Work with the Event Coordinator in planning and executing events for the non-profit.
2. Work with the accounting department to ensure the success of individual events.
3. Work will include database management, acquiring silent auction items, working with groups, planning for events, and coordinating other work as needed.
4. Work with the education department for maximum utilization of facilities.
5. Some of the activities can be outside. This position will be expected to work with a wide age range of clients on a daily basis.
6. Represent the facility at trade shows and community events when required.
7. Consult newspapers, trade journals, websites, social media sites, and other publications to learn about contemplated new event and meeting activity.
8. Ensure the successful achievement of the organization’s short- and long-term goals and
objectives.
9. Attend weekly staff meetings for coordination of upcoming events with operations team.
10. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
1. Eligible interns must have completed at least one year of undergraduate school with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Graduate level students are also encouraged to apply. Experience working in a computer network environment utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and sales/event management programs.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Proven ability to deal in a professional and cordial manner with the public attending events.
4. Ability to multi-task.
5. Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Agricenter International is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of agriculture. It is an education, agribusiness, research and agricultural hub of the Mid-South, with a $524 million annual economic impact on the region. We host over 1.3 million visitors and educate more than 10,000 students each year.
Agricenter International is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Please send resumes to careers@agricenter.org
Allison Flynn
Brand Manager
Agricenter International
7777 Walnut Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120
Cell: 814-440-1167
agricenter.org
