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Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago

Group Sales Coordinator

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In-Office
Glenview, IL, USA
18-23 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
Glenview, IL, USA
18-23 Hourly
Entry level
Manages inbound group sales for birthday parties, field trips, and venue rentals using Altru. Responds to phone and email inquiries, schedules reservations, prepares contracts, follows up on payments and event details, and maintains guest information. Supports the Sales Manager with outbound sales strategies to generate leads and meet monthly revenue goals. Provides responsive customer service and attends organizational trainings and meetings.
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Reporting to the Marketing and Sales Manager, the Group Sales Coordinator is responsible for managing and servicing inbound group sales products such as birthday parties, field trips, and venue rentals using the Altru system. The Group Sales Coordinator will also assist the Sales Manager in the development and execution of outbound sales strategies to increase leads and achieve monthly revenue goals. Included in this role is general customer service responsiveness to phone and email inquiries.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage group sales phone call/email inquiries. Monitor the voice mail messages and group sales emails received and respond/follow up within two business days.

2. Manage incoming group sales, including but not limited to:

a. Promptly respond and follow-up on birthday party sales, field trip inquiries, and venue rentals

b. Schedule reservations and events through management software (Altru)

c. Mail brochures and contracts to clients, complete contracts, follow-up on payments, guest lists and event details

3. Assist the Sales Manager in the development and execution of outbound sales strategies to increase leads and achieve monthly revenue goals


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

4. None


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

5. Attend monthly, quarterly and annual museum trainings and meeting, as needed

6. Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

1. HS Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience in customer service, hospitality, or a related field

2. Experience in a non-profit or museum setting is preferred


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Strong attention to detail skills with the ability to quickly and accurately enter data

2. Exceptional customer service and conflict resolution abilities

3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with POS or database management systems (Altru/Blackbaud preferred)

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling customer data


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Must have flexibility in work schedule, including weekends and occasional evenings

2. Valid driver’s license, own vehicle and good driving record


WORKING CONDITIONS

Customary office-related activities: standing, walking, sitting, bending


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

None


BENEFITS

- Paid Leave

- 401(k) with employer match

- Employee Assistance Program

- Museum Membership

- Pet Insurance

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