Event Sales Coordinator

  • Full-time
  • Property: 34115-WG DC Events

Company Description

Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Description

As an Event Sales Representative, you are the face and energy of Westgate Resorts. You enjoy meeting new people, attending exciting sporting events (think NASCAR, NFL, NBA, etc.) and love the thrill of closing a sale. You’ll be the expert on all the vacation packages offered by Westgate and have the opportunity to educate potential customers on different options.

So, what will you do?

  • Promote and sell vacation packages, focusing on sporting events, resorts, and related products/services.
  • Engage with potential customers at pop-up locations to generate interest and close sales.
  • Track and collect client information for future sales engagement, and follow-up.
  • Report activity to your manager after each event ensuring weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs are met.
  • Travel to designated pop-up locations across the city four days a week, with one additional day (weekend) dedicated to sporting events.
  • Manage assets, including travel arrangements, marketing materials, tables, displays, etc.

Qualifications

You'd be a good fit if you:

  • Are goal and sales driven, with experience in field sales or brand ambassadorships.
  • Can demonstrate a proven track record in sales, regularly meeting or exceeding goals.
  • Have an outgoing and bubbly personality. People want to stop and have a conversation with you, because you’re not just nice, you’re relatable and respectful.
  • Enjoy traveling and are comfortable working weekends. (4 weekdays & 1 weekend)
  • Don’t get discouraged by “No”, and always use it as an opportunity to self-motivate and push forward.
  • Are a self-starter and strong communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Like being part of a team and thrive in collaborative work environments
  • Must have reliable transportation.

Additional Information

Why Westgate?

  • Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
  • Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Military Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
  • Advancement & development opportunities
  • Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.