The Facility Rental Sales Manager is responsible for generating earned revenue for Bishop Museum through the rental of various museum spaces for social, non-profit and MCI events for local and visitor industry clients. Actively sells Bishop Museum as a premier venue for private events, creates and maintains strong client relationships. The Facility Rental Sales Manager is also responsible for controlling the sales process and negotiations through contract signing and ensuring that all facility rental contracts are properly processed internally in a timely manner. As the first point of contact for facility rental sales, this position is responsible for delivering outstanding customer service and being a positive representative of Bishop Museum at all times.
Qualifications
- Prior experience with event planning.
- 3-5 years sales experience
- Demonstrable knowledge of computer technology including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that will vary depending on the event
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable meeting new people and cultivating relationships with potential clients.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations, be a problem solver, and be able to make decisions quickly and independently.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and programs of Bishop Museum.
Other Requirements
- College degree preferred.
- Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques associated with successful event promotions and event development and successful closing of sales.
- Ability to read/ write/ speak and communicate clearly in English
- Excellent communications skills/ ability to understand, retain and effectively communicate information about the Museum’s history, grounds, exhibits and merchandise.
- Professional appearance
- Valid Hawaii Driver’s License
Salary: $45,000/year
Hours: Full-time; M-F with flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed
Deadline to Apply: Position will remain posted until filled.
To Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=bm1525&jobId=155428
For More Information: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/careers/