Sales and Events Coordinator

CARDINAL EXPO, one of the nation's top Trade Show Exhibit companies, custom designs, builds, and services trade show exhibits throughout North America & Canada. If you have a background in EVENT SALES or DESIGN SALES, then this is for you.

Sales / Account Executive Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of current and prospective customers
• Generate sales lead opportunities and prospect for potential opportunities
• Create estimates, purchase orders and invoices
• Develop exhibit concepts and designs to sell to clients
• Oversee the design, coordination, and production of all exhibits
• Manage cost to revenue ratios to achieve financial goals
• Maintain knowledge of current architectural and interior design trends, as well as new industry-related techniques, materials, and suppliers

Required Skills

• Event or convention sales, Interior Design sales, travel sales, or similar experience
• Work as a self-starter in a team environment
• Possess self-confidence to earn client’s trust in our work and recommendations
• Ability to work under pressure regardless of workload
• Critical thinking and ability to identify daily priorities and communicate this to the team
• Detail-oriented and impeccable organization skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of planning systems, scheduling techniques, process management workflow
• Proficiency in Quickbooks
• Proven ability to build and nurture client relationships and vendor relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
• Four-year degree or equivalent sales experience
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurability
• Working knowledge in any of the following software programs is a PLUS: Sketchup or other 3-D programs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and/or any project management software
• Previous Trade Show, Hotel, F&B, Exhibit Industry, or Event Industry is preferred
• Travel to local and national trade shows when necessary

Full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience. US citizenship. Background Check.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Some weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Orleans, LA 70129: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Interior design: 1 year (Required)
• event or design sales: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70129 (Required)

Work Location: In person