Sales Specialist Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida

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Position range in Florida $43k – $78k Per Year Sales Specialist
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourist Development Department

Occupation:

Advertising Sales Agents

Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL – 32548
Positions available: 1
Job #: 238

Source:

Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Posted:

4/22/2025

Web Site:

www.fwbchamber.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Identifies target groups, potential markets and key accounts through tradeshow participation, sales calls, lead generation services, industry related periodicals, internet research and existing accounts.
• Generates required number of prospective/qualified sales calls weekly; answers, documents, and responds to all leads and inquiries for new business.
• Negotiates, prepares and issues proposals/contracts of potential clients; enters data and utilizes booking software to determine meeting space availability.
• Ensures all client/account information is relayed accurately and timely to event, and food and beverage staff.
• Maintains databases of potential business, inquiries and lost business.
• Prepares reports and communicates sales statistics with team.
• Attends and participates in organized sales blitzes, national and international conventions, tradeshows and any industry related organization meetings/networking opportunities.
• Maintains contact with existing key accounts.
• Assists in developing sales tactics and displays.
• Schedules, plans and acts as host during familiarization tours for meeting planners and the tourism industry.
• Works with supervisor and marketing team to update marketing tools and strategies.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with lodging facilities, attractions and restaurants to ensure availability for groups utilizing County venues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience:

Associate’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, Communications, or closely related field, supplemented by a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in event sales, to include demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness in presentation, promotion and sales; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with automated booking or event management software is preferred. Experience in a governmental organization, destination-marketing organization, or convention center is preferred. Licenses and/or

Certifications:

Requires a valid driver license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to operate modern office equipment, to include computers, copy/fax machines, and related peripherals. Must be able to exert 10 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position will encounter periodic walking and standing. May require bending, stooping and twisting. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.

Language Ability:

Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Must be abl
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