Sales & Events Coordinator; Temp

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a temporary
Sales & Events Coordinator in the Department of Economic Development .

This position is anticipated to begin in April and continue through the end of August. Please note that this timeline is an estimate and may be adjusted at any time during the duration of the assignment.

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth.
This position will pay $31.75 per hour/$66,040 annually

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WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

• Bold : We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.
• Loyal : We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.
• Adaptable : We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.
• Zealous : We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.
• Empowered : We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are Trail

BLAZErs!

The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

The Sales & Events Coordinator (Temp) is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to promote Sugar Land as a premier tourism destination. This role involves managing relationships with key stakeholders, including event producers, site selectors, travel agencies, tour operators, meeting planners, and other partners, to drive visitor numbers and enhance the city's tourism profile. The Sales & Events Coordinator will play a pivotal role in maximizing the City's Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

• Maintain active tourism sales prospecting, including lead research, outreach, and pipeline tracking to protect room night production.
• Manage and maintain the Visit Sugar Land CRM, ensuring accurate account documentation, lead status updates, and follow-up activity.
• Prepare and submit RFP responses, bid proposals, and customized sales presentations within required deadlines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sales inquiries and assigned client relationships; actively pursue RFP opportunities and new business leads.
• Coordinate…