Job Description
The purpose of this job is to attract business to Columbia by conducting sales calls, providing services for booked events, researching sales leads, and interacting with hotel partners.Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description Researches, prospects, and qualifies organizations to bring events to Columbia.Conducts sales calls, including scheduled in-person meetings, onsite cold calls, phone conversations, and virtual meetings.Engages in phone and email conversations and conducts site visits with meeting and event planners and hoteliers.Attends industry-related meetings and events.Prepares bids and maintains accurate records.Manages and updates contact information and activity in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software system.Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory authority.Work may require providing guidance and training to others.Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies.Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.Fiscal Responsibility Position has limited fiscal responsibility.May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations.May monitor work unit or program/promotional level budget and expenditures.Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism Administration, Business, or related field.1 to 3 years' experience in hospitality management, tourism administration, business, or related field.Licenses or Certifications Valid driver's license.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position Knowledge of:Columbia's meeting facilities, conventions, and meetings industry landscape.Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.Convention and tourism management, event planning, and public relations.Skill in:Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.Organizing and managing time effectively.Ability to:Build rapport with individuals.Organize and coordinate a broad range of projects/events.Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.Compile, organize, interpret, and communicate data and results concisely.Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.Focus on tasks.Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Work Environment Office or similar indoor environment - Frequently/often Outdoor environment - Sometimes Vehicle - Frequently/often Exposures:Individuals who are hostile or irate - Sometimes The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly, having to move objects.Hours/Days Monday - Friday 8a - 5p.Some weekends and nights may be necessary; you will be notified in advance Starting Salary $48,381 minimum of the position Pay Grade 107 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 03/09/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489) TTY:711 (MO RELAY) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:MALE / FEMALE THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program.