Sports Sales Coordinator
Visit Shreveport-BossierShreveport, Louisiana
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Overview
Schedule
Alternate-schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
Job Title: Sports Sales CoordinatorFLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Category: Sports Sales
Reports To: Director of Sports
Summary:
The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (SBSC), a division of Visit Shreveport-Bossier (VSB), seeks a Sports Sales Coordinator responsible for supporting the sales and event operations efforts of the Sports Commission. This position assists with identifying and qualifying leads, coordinating sales activities, maintaining relationships with industry partners, supporting event planning and servicing efforts, and promoting Shreveport-Bossier as a premier sports tourism destination.
The Sports Sales Coordinator will assist with sales presentations, site visits, trade shows, and industry outreach while providing administrative and logistical support throughout the sales process. This position will also assist with the coordination and execution of sporting events hosted by the Sports Commission.
In addition to job-related tasks, this individual should thrive while handling multiple responsibilities, work cohesively within a team environment, and positively contribute to the overall culture and mission of Visit Shreveport-Bossier.
Essential Functions and Accountabilities:
- Assist in promoting Shreveport-Bossier as a destination for sporting events through sales outreach, industry research, and relationship-building efforts.
- Research, identify, and qualify prospective sporting events, rights holders, and organizations through available resources including Playeasy, MINT+, CVENT, industry publications, and other lead generation tools.
- Assist in developing proposals, bid documents, presentations, and other sales materials used to solicit sporting events to the destination.
- Respond in a timely manner to inquiries, requests for proposals, and other lead sources while maintaining accurate records and activities within the organization's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Coordinate and assist with site visits, familiarization tours, and client meetings, including scheduling, itinerary development, venue coordination, and logistics.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local hotels, venue operators, sports organizations, event rights holders, community partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Support the Director of Sports in sales efforts by assisting with prospecting activities, follow-up communications, lead generation, and maintaining sales pipelines.
- Assist with the creation, organization, and distribution of sales and marketing materials related to sports tourism initiatives.
- Assist with event servicing and operations for hosted sporting events, including pre-event planning, stakeholder coordination, hospitality functions, registration support, volunteer coordination, sponsor fulfillment, and on-site event assistance.
- Coordinate event-related communications and assist with collecting post-event reports, attendance figures, room-night data, and economic impact information.
- Support departmental goals and objectives by tracking sales activities, event outcomes, and performance metrics.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics standards and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and ongoing success of Visit Shreveport-Bossier and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission.
Desired Qualities:
- Prefer a four-year degree from an academic institution in liberal arts, communications, marketing, or other related fields. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to work with area stakeholders to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize sales efforts and accurately report on key metrics
- Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with rights holders, hospitality leaders, internal staff and state partners.
- Job experience in a related field including Hotels, CVB, and tourism-related industry preferred.
Job Requirements:
- Normal work hours for this role are Monday – Friday (8 am to 5 pm).
- The job often requires lifting, stooping, climbing, bending, and standing.
- Some days may require working in outdoor elements regardless of the weather.
- Occasional physical activity including setting up booths and lifting up to 60 lbs.
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Able to travel on overnight business trips on weekdays, weekends, and occasionally holidays; normally 3–5-night trips.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Visit Shreveport-Bossier is the official destination marketing organization attracting meetings, leisure visitors, gaming visitors, and sporting events that result in economic growth through visitor expenditures and enhancing the quality of life in Louisiana’s Caddo and Bossier parishes.
Visitors love all that there is to see and do in Shreveport-Bossier; a metropolitan area of about 350,000 people. The sister cities are ideally situated in northwest Louisiana about 15 minutes from the Texas border on the west and 30 minutes from the Arkansas border on the north.
The Red River connects the two cities and since Shreveport’s early inception, the riverfront has served as the hub of the city’s commercial life. What began life as a log-jammed river port has now become home to a splendid convention center, six riverboat casinos, year-round festivals and a riverfront shopping/dining/entertainment venue.
The people are charming and the dining is unparalleled mixing the wide-open Texas spirit with the spicy Louisiana Cajun attitude.
The area has a lively arts, craft brewery and music scene. The diverse museums tell the story of famous musicians, galaxies, cultures, and explorers. The festivals showcase Louisiana’s traditions of good music, great food and all night entertainment.
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This job at Visit Shreveport-Bossier is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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Visit Shreveport-Bossier lists this position under the following employment categories:
- Alternate-schedule
- Full-time
What experience level is required for this role at Visit Shreveport-Bossier?
Visit Shreveport-Bossier is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Visit Shreveport-Bossier for this role?
Visit Shreveport-Bossier offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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