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.
重要な職務と責任
- 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
- 指定されたその他の職務を遂行する
参加資格
- 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
- 前向きでプロフェッショナルな態度を維持し、信頼性、誠実さ、守秘義務を実証する能力
- 多様性のあるチーム内で働き、異なる視点やフィードバックを受け入れ、結束力があり、協力的で前向きなチームに貢献する能力。
- 優れた対人スキルおよびカスタマーサービススキルを有し、顧客のニーズやリクエストに迅速かつプロフェッショナルに対応できる。
- 優れた口頭および書面によるコミュニケーション・スキル
- Microsoft Office、Google Suite(Gスイート、旧Google Apps)、特にGoogle Mail(Gmail)、Google Drive、Google Docs/Sheets/Slides、Configio、ClickUp、その他一般的なオフィスソフトウェアやアプリケーションを含むがこれらに限定されない、組織で使用される社内システムの知識と習熟度
- 組織で使用されている現行および新規のシステムやプラットフォームに精通している、または学ぶ意欲がある。
- 記録やファイリングなどの事務手続きやシステムの基本的な理解
労働条件
- プロフェッショナルなオフィス環境
- 標準的なオフィス機器を日常的に使用
- Standard work schedule (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30pm)
- 必要に応じて夜間、休日、週末に勤務できること。
- イベント開催時には宿泊が必要な場合がある
- 混雑状況(イベントスペースの内外を問わず)
- 顧客やベンダーと直接(対面で)接する
- 日陰がほとんどなく、気温が高い屋外での作業が求められることがある。
身体的要件
- このポジションでは、データや図表の準備・分析、転記、コンピューター端末の閲覧、広範な読書などの作業を行うため、近見視力を必要とする。
- 時々、補助なしで25ポンドまで持ち上げたり移動したりすることがあり、必要に応じて屈んだり立ったりする。
- 長時間座ったり、歩いたり、立ったりすることが多い
- 長時間の立ち仕事もある(8~10時間以上)
- 長距離を歩く(毎日数マイルまで)
- 休憩をほとんど取らずに反復作業を行う
給与範囲
- $23.50 to $25.98 hourly