Overview
Tourism & Business Partnerships Coordinator Jobs in Visalia, USA at Visit Visalia
Position: Tourism Growth & Business Partnerships Coordinator
The Tourism and Business Development Coordinator provides clerical support to the convention sales and tourism team including data entry, business development, event logistics planning and execution of sales activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide tourism services to in-office and on-phone travelers
- Generate reports for monthly meetings, annual reports and production reports
- Provides telephone and email coverage, general office and coordination
- Enters, updates and maintains database information with integrity and accuracy
- Handles incoming requests from clients, hotels, and local venues and attractions.
- Assist with bid proposals (RFP), presentations, and site inspection itineraries for prospective clients.
- Provide administrative support, including scheduling, document preparation, and project
- Assists development of new accounts, develops target lists and customer profiles to
- assist with convention and tourism sales efforts.
- Assist in response to inquiries and provide support to meeting planners, hospitality
- partners, stakeholders, and internal staff.
- Provides support for tradeshow planning and execution
- Conduct research on assigned accounts and assist in identifying potential business
- Organize and maintain electronic filing systems, reports, and databases.
- Compile and generate reports as requested.
- Perform general office duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
- Communicate with external stakeholders, including meeting planners, association
- Coordinates inventory and ordering of collateral.
- Website updates including content creation.
Working Relationships
Collaborate with internal staff, particularly the Tourism Director and Sales Manager.
Maintain professional relationships with local hospitality partners, including hotels and meeting venues.
Communicate with external stakeholders, including meeting planners, association representatives, and local attractions.
Contributes to our safe, healthy, positive and harmonious work culture and environment.
Other Duties
Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are expected of the team member for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Time management skills with strong ability to multi-task
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Professional interpersonal skills and presentation of self
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, customers and stakeholders
- Superior proofreading, written and verbal communication skills
- Results driven, proactive and able to work well independently and in groups
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to execute tasks and oversee projects with minimum supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism
- Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of information.
- Ability to maintain professional conduct at all times
- Ability to work special events and weekends as assigned
- Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record
Desired Education and Experience
- Proficiency using a CRM or similar database system
- Experience in the hospitality or meetings industry
- Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office software and Windows operating systems. Proficiency in CANVA a plus
This position operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and filing cabinets. Must have driver’s license for potential travel to local venues or activities.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role with extended time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. This role requires the ability to lift and carry items up to 30 pounds, open filing cabinets and bending or standing frequently as necessary. The position may include traveling by car and/or plane; extended periods of standing or sitting are expected.
Position Type/Expected…
Title: Tourism & Business Partnerships Coordinator
Company: Visit Visalia
Location: Visalia, USA
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