Sales and Event Coordinator

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Full Time Staff Simi Valley, CA, US

8 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $28.00 To $32.00 Annually

Employer:

American Jewish University (AJU)

Job Title:

Sales & Event Coordinator
Status:
Full Time (35 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Location:

On Site, Brandeis Bardin Campus (BBC) Simi Valley
Pay Range: $28-$32 per hour plus benefits

Reports to:

Senior Director of Events

American Jewish University (AJU)’s mission is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life, training and educating the next generation of rabbis, educators, professionals, and lay leaders, and creating innovative, dynamic pathways for Jewish learning and living. The Simi Valley campus spans over 2,700 acres of rolling hills and is the home of the iconic Brandeis Bardin Campus (BBC) which is a premier venue for social and corporate functions.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Events, the Sales and Events Coordinator works alongside the hospitality team in achieving revenue goals and providing exceptional hospitality to clients, guests and colleagues. The Sales and Events Coordinator is the first point of contact for incoming venue inquiries, and the are expected to respond in a quick, timely, and professional manner to all.

The Sales & Event Coordinator demonstrates excellent time management, self-motivation, kindness, and endeavors to be organizationally savvy with a keen focus on detail.

• Incoming Inquiries
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  Provides timely response to all incoming phone and email inquiries, maintaining a friendly, positive attitude and a professional demeanor during all interactions. Act as air traffic control to triage inquiries and forwards to internal partners as appropriate.
• Contract Management
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  Timely processing of quotes and requests for proposals, partnering with internal stakeholders as needed. Has a strong knowledge and understanding of AJU’s strategy, goals and pricing. Work with customers on event requests and negotiations. Delivers client quotes and prepares details to handoff logistics and hospitality team.
• Inside and Outside Sales
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  Identifies new leads while managing prospects and existing client relationships to drive department growth and maximize venue capacity. Conducts market research to identify and target new organizations, schools, and other potential clients for outreach and solicitation. Stays informed of market trends, competitive offerings, pricing, and industry activities to identify opportunities and inform strategies. Collaborates with the Senior Director to develop and execute sales strategies designed to generate new business and expand market reach.
  
  Develops and executes an outside sales plan, including in-person visits, drop-ins, outreach, and other business development activities. Strengthens existing client relationships to encourage repeat business, increase event bookings, and foster long-term partnerships. Tracks sales and outreach activities and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate results, identify opportunities, and measure return on time investment.
• Client Operations
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  Maintains accurate and organized records of client communications. Manages event management and CRM software to maintain files. Updates records and uploads relevant files, documents, and correspondence as needed. Builds and strengthens existing client relationships to encourage repeat event bookings and long-term partnerships. Schedules and leads client tours, providing a welcoming and informative experience that supports the process. Coordinates daily and…