This role is the initial point of contract for all event rentals held at The Kolping Haus.

 

The Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting private event business including corporate events, trade events, social events, wedding ceremonies and receptions on the Kolping property.

 

Responsibilities

• Creatively sell all event spaces in alignment with budgets

• Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships and positively represent The Kolping Society to our community

• Maintain correspondence and handle all details of selling indoor and outdoor event space

• Communicate with the assigned Event Manager and Food and Beverage Service Manager to ensure preparation and execution of the events meets and exceeds clients' expectations

• Utilize appropriate event management documents to create and maintain a physical and electronic file for each event/client

• Create organized and detailed event documents to be passed along to the Event Manager to ensure smooth planning and execution for the management of event

• Schedule and conduct site tours with prospective clients and hold two Open House evenings per month

• Maintain display tables in the event space for site tours and Open House evenings, as appropriate

• Collaborate with clients and vendors to provide content for printed promotional materials and Social Media posting for The Kolping Haus

• Attend industry related events to sell The Kolping Haus to potential clients

• Other duties as assigned by The Kolping Haus Business Manager

 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Prior experience in event sales/management or equivalent relevant experience

• Strong customer service skills

• Exemplary attention to detail, organizational skills, and results oriented

• Ability to negotiate, influence, and sell prospective clients

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Professional and effective interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, both written and oral as well as presents a professional appearance

• Appreciation and general understanding of the culture and views of The Kolping Society of Cincinnati

 

This position has part time office hours (approximately 30 hours per week) including two evenings per month. Saturday hours by appointment only, as needed. The Event Sales Office is closed on Sundays.

 

The pay structure is a base salary plus commission.

 

Please send resumes to:

Katie@thekolpinghaus.com