Exhibitor Sales Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Exhibits, the Exhibitor Sales Specialist supports exhibit space sales, payment processing, and exhibitor relations. Responsibilities include managing inquiries, resolving billing issues, and assisting with exhibitor placement and onsite logistics. This role also focuses on growing exhibitor participation by identifying prospects, securing new business, and maintaining relationships with current and potential exhibitors. The Exhibitor Sales Specialist ensures a smooth and successful experience from initial outreach through event execution, while supporting overall sales goals.


  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with exhibitors, acting as a liaison to ensure their needs are met throughout the event cycle
  • Develop and implement strategies to support exhibitor recruitment and retention, with an emphasis on increasing participation and meeting sales goals
  • Initiate outreach to approved retailers and prospective exhibitors to promote available exhibit space and expand exhibitor engagement
  • Provide exceptional customer service and support to exhibitors before, during, and after SDCC events
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for exhibitor inquiries, responding to emails and phone calls related to exhibit space in a timely and professional manner
  • Review and verify exhibitor applications for accuracy, prepare data for import, and ensure consistent formatting across platforms
  • Collaborate with the Accounting Department to calculate, verify, and invoice exhibitor payments, and ensure timely processing in accordance with SDCC-established deadlines
  • Monitor outstanding payments and provide follow-up communication to exhibitors to support resolution of billing issues
  • Support the assignment and management of exhibit space, ensuring accurate verification and distribution of placements in accordance with SDCC-established guidelines
  • Oversee placement and coordination for the Small Press Pavilion, ensuring accurate documentation and exhibitor communication is consistent 
  • Assist in the design and organization of the exhibit floor plan, optimizing space layout and enhancing the overall exhibitor experience
  • Collaborate with the Director of Exhibits to support exhibitor placement, participate in planning meetings, and address exhibitor-related needs
  • Maintain and update exhibitor information across approved systems and databases
  • Coordinate with the Exhibit Registrar to support registration-related tasks, ensuring accurate data entry, updates, and application processing
  • Engage directly with exhibitors during the convention by walking the exhibit floor, offering real-time support, and addressing questions or concerns
  • Ensure exhibitor compliance with SDCC-established policies and procedures, including registration protocols, payment schedules, and documentation requirements
  • Track and compile exhibitor feedback post-event, providing summary reports to inform future planning and process improvements
  • Provide administrative support to the Exhibits Department as needed, including preparing internal reports, scheduling meetings, and organizing relevant documentation
  • 履行分配的其他职责

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in event sales, exhibition sales, or related industries
  • Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively in a detail-oriented environment
  • Experience coordinating large-scale events or conferences, with a clear understanding of event logistics, exhibitor needs, and floor plan management
  • Familiarity with customer relations and customer account management, including outreach, follow-up, and client retention strategies
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures consistently and fairly across varied stakeholders
  • Experience engaging with customers in person, by phone, or in writing, especially in high-volume, fast-paced settings
  • Ability to collect, review, process, and present feedback and data to inform continuous improvement efforts and support strategic planning
  • Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with departments such as accounting, marketing, and exhibits to ensure seamless event execution
  • Adept at reviewing applications or forms for completeness and accuracy, including data entry, formatting consistency, and error correction
  • Comfortable initiating outreach and sales-related communication with potential exhibitors or retailers
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to resolving exhibitor concerns and challenges, with a focus on maintaining positive relationships
  • Must be familiar with popular arts and culture, as well as education, and must have the ability to promote the organization’s mission, goals, and values
  • Proven track record of effectively reaching targeted audiences
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and optimizing marketing strategies
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision and problem-solve in complex situations
  • 能够保持积极和专业的风度,并表现出可信、正直和保密性
  • 能够在一个多元化的团队中工作,接受不同的观点和反馈,为建立一个有凝聚力、相互支持、积极向上的团队做出贡献
  • 出色的人际关系和客户服务技能,能够迅速、专业地回应客户的需求和要求,尤其是在困难和/或压力较大的互动过程中。
  • 出色的口头和书面沟通能力
  • 了解并熟练掌握组织使用的办公系统,包括但不限于 Microsoft Office、Google Suite(G Suite,前身为 Google Apps),特别是 Google Mail(Gmail)、Google Drive、Google Docs/Sheet/Slides、Configio 和 ClickUp;以及其他常用办公软件和应用程序。 
  • 熟悉或愿意学习组织使用的当前和新系统及平台
  • 基本了解文书程序和系统,如记录保存和归档

  • 专业的办公环境
  • 日常使用标准办公设备 
  • Standard work schedule (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30pm)
  • 必须能够根据需要在晚上、节假日和周末工作
  • 活动期间可能需要留宿
  • 拥挤情况(活动场所内部或外部)
  • 直接(面对面)接触客户和供应商
  • 可能需要在室外工作,几乎没有树荫,气温较高

  • 该职位要求具备近距离视觉敏锐度,以便开展准备和分析数据和数字、誊写、查看计算机终端以及广泛阅读等活动。
  • 偶尔在无人协助的情况下举起或移动重达 25 磅的物品,必要时弯腰或站立。
  • 经常久坐、久走和久站
  • 偶尔长时间站立(8-10 分钟以上)
  • 长距离步行(每天多达数英里)
  • 执行重复性任务,很少有休息时间

  • $23.50 to $25.98 hourly