Sales Associate-PT

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary is $15.0000 hourly

The City of Waco Seeks detail-oriented and organized candidates with strong administrative and customer service skills. They support the group sales team by managing lead tracking, data entry, and other key tasks that keep operations running smoothly.

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year of customer service experience, preferably in a tourism, hospitality, or retail environment

• Retail experience in a visitor center or tourism-related setting

Under basic supervision, the Part-Time Destination Travel and Sales Associate provides essential support to the Destination Marketing Organization's group sales team. This position assists with lead tracking, data entry, customer service, and other administrative functions. The Sales Associate also helps represent Waco as a welcoming destination by assisting at the Welcome Center as needed. This dynamic, team-oriented role is ideal for someone organized, customer-focused, and passionate about promoting the Waco area.

Works under the direction of the Assistant Director of Destination Travel and Sales, contributing to the DMO's mission of promoting Waco as a premier tourism destination. Embodies the City of Waco's commitment to service, inclusivity, and excellence.

• Enter and maintain sales leads, contacts, and event information in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System.
• Assist with preparation of proposals, bid books, reports, and event evaluations.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the DMO Sales team, including scheduling meetings, organizing site visits, and compiling materials.
• Support pre- and post-event follow-up efforts, including gathering and confirming data from hotel partners and other stakeholders.
• Respond to phone and email inquiries related to group travel or event planning, routing them appropriately.
• Help coordinate and support Familiarization (FAM) tours and site visits for prospective clients.
• Assist with industry research, database clean-up, and compiling mailing/contact lists.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files for sales records and documentation.
• Provide exceptional customer service to Welcome Center visitors and DMO clients, offering accurate information about Waco’s attractions, events, and hospitality offerings to enhance visitor experiences.
• Participate in basic destination knowledge training provided by the DMO to stay informed about Waco’s tourism offerings and deliver accurate information to visitors.
• Serve as a backup Welcome Center representative, greeting visitors, providing tourism information, and assisting with merchandise sales as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, client information, and City of Waco data, adhering to all policies and standards.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule, including regular weekend shifts and occasional evenings, to support Welcome Center and Mobile Welcome Center operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the DMO’s mission and the City of Waco.
• Operate a city or personal vehicle to support sales and tourism functions, including traveling to partner locations, site visits, and Mobile Welcome Center engagements; transport materials, supplies, and personnel for meetings, events, tours, and visitor-support activities.