Account Executive

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

General Functions
This role is responsible for supporting the strategic plan for the Sales Division. Performs sales-related work in support of the marketing program for the Orange County Convention Center. This position is responsible for assisting the Sales Department in conducting the day-to-day activities including working with new and existing clients, internal staff, local stakeholders (e.g. the Convention Bureau and local hotels), account follow-up, contract preparation, and scheduling.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the direct supervision of the Manager of Sales and Event Management and is evaluated through feedback and reviews.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Performs sales-related functions in support of the marketing plan which includes: the solicitation of clients and conducting follow-up actions to develop booking dates; quoting rates and initiating formal agreements; and handling pre-event correspondence and meetings.
• Assists in developing the sales plan for specific market segments. Aggressively pursue existing sales leads and develop new sales leads.



• Organize client meetings to discuss their requirements.


Actively participate in industry related organizations and attend conventions/tradeshows as needed.



• Meets the Center of Hospitality (CoH) Standards.




• Track and prepare reports to assist with sales plan.



• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Marketing, or other closely related field and one year of sales experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must have the ability to travel or work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Preferences
Experience in marketing and sales in a convention center, convention bureau, convention hotel or the hospitality industry.

Open Date: 11/21/2024
Close Date: 12/05/2024

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 015 - From $24.27 to $31.55
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Dr. Orlando, FL. 32819

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.