Sales Manager
Posted on: November 10, 2025 • Category: Full-time, professional employment opportunity
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Scott Hallgren
Phone 1: 641-680-2684
Phone 2: 641-226-5352
Fax: 641-684-6305
shallgren@bridgeviewcenter.com
Bridge View Center
Scott Hallgren
102 Church Street
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa 52501
US
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. 1. A demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete assigned tasks with a minimum amount of instruction and supervision is essential. 2. Ability to organize workflow and meet established deadlines. 3. Work hours and schedule are generally Monday – Friday, 8:00a-5:00p, but can vary, and may include holidays, evenings, and weekends along with irregular work hours. 4. This position requires skill in meeting and/or exceeding the expectations, being articulate with well-developed communication skills and personal poise. 5. This position requires excellent teamwork skills, working cooperatively with others in the accomplishment of joint tasks and common goals. Contributes to a positive work environment, fosters collaboration and provides a tangible contribution. 6. Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and irregular work hours to meet event needs. 7. This position is a member of our management team and will work events as an assigned Manager On Duty (MOD) on a rotating schedule.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. In cooperation with Executive Director, manage all sales functions of the venue. 2. Sells available venue space in Bridge View Center for a variety of events, including conventions, conferences, trade and consumer shows, meetings, banquets, seminars, and social events, including receptions. 3. Develop and execute comprehensive sales plans and programs, both short and long range, to support sales and revenue objectives of the venue. 4. Develop and manage sales and marketing line items in the venue budget along with participating in annual venue budget development. 5. Book/contract events that maximize venue usage and achieve revenue targets. 6. Aggressively seek new contacts and maintain working relationships with all civic and industry organizations, corporate promotional contacts, and event and booking representatives. 7. Market and promote usage of Bridge View Center to convention and visitors’ bureaus, hoteliers, travel agents, tour directors, business and social groups, sales meetings, conventions, training classes, and overnight travel providers. 8. Serve as a liaison with outside agencies and VenuWorks corporate marketing team on sales campaigns. 9. Assist the Executive Director and Director of Events & Operations with on-site sales & marketing for events, including escorting media, contest winners, sponsors, and managing select event promotions.
Applicant must possess current, valid driver’s license and a current working telephone with a number that can be accessed by Executive Director and/or other venue management team members for business contact purposes. Must have excellent computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
