Summary:
Watkins Glen International (WGI) is currently searching for an enthusiastic individual to join the best team in motorsports, as a Seasonal Account Executive. This position is a tempoary full time position from January through October. This position will assist in the planning and development of a regional and local group sales strategy and initiatives for event related activities at WGI. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the sports and entertainment industry, with a focus on sales, marketing, and customer service.
Responsibilities:
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Answer incoming calls with the ability to up-sell callers into packages, groups, and hospitality opportunities
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Extensive cold calling to potential group prospects on a daily basis (minimum of 50 outbound calls daily)
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Provide excellent customer service to prospects and current clients over the phone, email, and
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Assist customer service efforts (mailing invoices, tickets, etc.)
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Provide support to the ticket office during events by selling tickets at booths
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree (A.S.) preferred
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Minimum of two years of customer service and sales experience
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point
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Professional presentation and able to work with the public
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Ability to work weekends
Applicants should possess the following skills:
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Assertive
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Confident
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Professional
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Self-motivated
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Patient
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Works well under pressure
Resumes will be accepted until November 12, 2018.
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