Now Hiring - USS Midway Museum - Arts Entertainment And Recreation EVENT SALES AND SERVICE MANAGER in San Diego, CA
Arts Entertainment And Recreation EVENT SALES AND SERVICE MANAGER in San Diego, CA
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About the Midway
The USS Midway Museum is America’s most visited naval historic ship museum. It is dedicated to preserving the legacy and contributions of US Naval Aviation as well as honoring those who serve, and served, America in uniform. The Midway Museum is the top-rated attraction in San Diego and hosts more than 1,000,000 visitors annually. Located in downtown San Diego, it is open daily.
Why the USS Midway Museum?
The longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century now serves as a symbol of freedom and a legacy to those who served. Join our team and help us preserve those freedoms by sharing their stories with the world.
Some of the benefits the USS Midway Museum offers regular full-time employees are:
- 100% Company-paid Health and Dental insurance
- 100% Company-paid Life and LTD insurance
- Competitive Vacation, Sick time and paid holidays
- 403(b) Plan with 100% match up to 5% of salary and immediate vesting.
- Annual discretionary bonus program
Full-time and part-time employee benefits:
- Paid Parking and walking distance to public transportation
- Work downtown on the water in the heart of the Embarcadero Waterfront experience.
- Discounts at onsite Café
- Merchandise Discounts in Jet Shop
- Free Admission to participating San Diego Museums
- Friendly culture and casual environment.
Be part of a fun and exciting team aboard America’s most-visited aircraft carrier museum!
The USS Midway Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
Due to the high number of responses, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.
SAN DIEGO, CA
The USS Midway Museum is an immensely popular event venue. Its unique downtown location, convention center proximity and 360-degree panorama view make it an unparalleled venue for every occasion. More than 700 private and active-duty Navy events are held annually. The Midway can accommodate events for up to 3,500 guests.
The Museum is seeking an Event Sales and Service Manager that is interested in working in a highly collaborative fun and customer focused environment, appreciates volunteer service, enjoys problem solving and is passionate about making an impact at work. A relatively young and small organization, the Midway provides an excellent opportunity for staff to experience ownership of their work and see immediate results of their efforts while also enjoying a balanced work/life.
The Event Sales and Service Manager is responsible for the selling, planning, and managing of all assigned event leads and or repeat event functions for groups between 250 – 800 attendees.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow up on all incoming leads.
- Plan, up-sell, and detail all assigned events.
- Ensure all assigned events are executed to include space requirements, equipment, beverage menu, themes, decorations, etc.
- Complete the event contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, coordinate with the appropriate departments to resolve any issues, or problems to ensure a high-level product is delivered.
- Provide effective, timely information to the client and Midway staff, communicating and coordinating the client’s requirements with the appropriate areas of the Midway.
- Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales.
- Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- College degree preferred.
- Minimum two years of employment in event sales and operations.
- Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the events and or hospitality profession.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Computer skills include proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Reserve and diagram software a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly in a professional, courteous manner.
- Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
- Must be able to qualify business effectively.
- Must be persuasive and tenacious and possess a tremendous personal drive.
- Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the events and or hospitality profession.
- Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals.
- Thorough knowledge of sales skills.
- Must always maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
- Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the need.
- Must be a team player, working together for the financial success of the Midway.
- Must work well with minimal supervision.
- Excellent time-management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and follow-up.
- Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Pay: The hourly pay range for this full-time position is $26.00 – $30.00. The rate of pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, and experience and take into account internal equity.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Job Conditions/Work Location: Work is performed aboard an Aircraft Carrier in all weather conditions, indoor and outdoor.
- Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods, climbing up/down stairs and ladders; and carry up to 20 pounds; reach both above and below shoulder height.
- Equipment Operated: Computer, printers, fax machine, telephone, copier, and scanner.
USS Midway Museum
1 to 50 Employees
Sports & Recreation
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
www.midway.org
$25 to $100 million (USD)
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