Event Sales Director

Department:
Sales
Location:
25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd
West Linn, OR 97068
Golf Course:
The Oregon Golf Club
Salary Range:

Compensation is $50% salary and 50% uncapped commissions

Status:
Full-time
Relocation avaliable:
No

Job summary:

American Golf Corporation has an exceptional opportunity for you to join the leader in golf course management. American Golf manages over 90 golf courses nationwide, employs more than 7,000 co-workers, and is the industry leader in growth and operations. We are currently seeking a Membership Sales Director for The Oregan Golf Club in West Linn, OR  to maximize membership sales through recruitment, referrals, and assisting in member retention. This is accomplished through sales execution and attaining or exceeding the annual budget revenue goals for membership. 
 
We are seeking candidates who possess a stable work history, a team player spirit, and an exceptional customer service attitude. In return we offer a competitive salary, solid benefits (including golf privileges and discounts on merchandise), a dynamic and fun environment and an opportunity to grow with the industry leader.

  • Only local applicants will be considered
  • No third party resumes will be accepted
  • Please note: Due to the overwhelming response of resumes received, only those candidates who closely match the position requirements will be contacted.
  • NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Increase membership and tourmament revenue by executing outbound sales calls to drive awareness, creating and implementing lead generation strategies; scheduling tours and prospecting events; identifying and pursuing target markets by monitoring club and community demographics; utilizing contact database daily to build and maintain prospects, track leads and accurately report all sales metrics; networking with members, guests and the community to maximize leads and referrals; maintaining relationships with members; synergize with fellow sales team members and maximize customer potential
Manage administrative requirements and logistics by developing and adhering to contact relationship software, contracts/applications; work with operations on member programming, member communication and value added member benefits
Maintain communication with management by participating in the Weekly Sales Meeting and providing weekly and monthly status reports
Execute the club-specific marketing plan approved by Corporate Marketing Department

Additional Responsibilities:

Promote the club to the local community by attending member functions, monthly Chamber of Commerce meetings, trade association meetings and trade shows
Assist with implementation of the club member retention plan
Develop and execute the New Member Orientation program, including maintaining the Ambassador program and hosting new member mixers.
Maintain communication with peers by attending weekly department head and sales meetings
Responsible for selling other disciplines (e.g., Tournaments)

Minimum Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

4-year college degree preferred and 2 years of related experience in sales preferably in golf/hospitality/service industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Strong sales skills required
  • Knowledge of golf preferred
  • Sales training preferred
  • Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and CRM
  • Solid time management, organization and prioritization skills; ability to work independently
  • Excellent customer service orientation and focus on customer satisfaction required
  • Strong leadership and people skills, plus the ability to build and foster a team environment desired 
  •  Valid driver’s license required

Job benefits: