Sales Specialist Position Available In Okaloosa, Florida

Between $24.73 and
$29.68
Per Hour
Position range in Florida $20.82 – $37.25 Per hour Sales Specialist
Okaloosa County, FL

Occupation:

Advertising Sales Agents

Location:

Fort Walton Beach, FL – 32547
Positions available: 1
Job #: 25-099

Source:

Okaloosa County, FL

Posted:

4/17/2025

Expires:

4/30/2025

Web Site:

myokaloosa.com

Job Type:

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Sales Specialist SALARY $24.73 – $29.68 Hourly

LOCATION

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center – Fort Walton Beach, FL

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER 25-099 DEPARTMENT

Tourist Development

OPENING DATE 04/17/2025 CLOSING DATE 4/30/2025 11

59 PM Central SALARY $24.73 – $29.68 Hourly

LOCATION

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center – Fort Walton Beach, FL

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER 25-099 DEPARTMENT

Tourist Development

OPENING DATE 04/17/2025 CLOSING DATE 4/30/2025 11

59 PM Central

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Executes the sales plan for County venues to increase events, grow revenues and position Okaloosa County as a premiere meeting, event, sports and convention destination.

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 b
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