Now Hiring - Porsche Track Experience - Professional Services Porsche Track Experience Barber Motorsports Park – Corporate Sales Manager in Birmingham, AL

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*Porsche Track Experience Barber Motorsports Park - Corporate Sales Manager The Corporate Sales Manager duties and responsibilities include sales, event coordination, and customer service for the Porsche Track Experience (PTX) events managed and facilitated by Jeff Purner & Associates (JP&A LLC). The Corporate Sales Manager is an employee of Jeff Purner & Associates who is a contractor for Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). The position is full-time and located at the Porsche Track Experience at Barber Motorsports Park. The Corporate Sales Manager works closely with the Sales Manager and Project Manager. Additionally, they will work in conjunction with all PCNA and JP&A LLC responsible personnel, departments and approved vendors to create world- class events for PCNA for the overall purpose of, but not limited to: high performance driving programs, consumer marketing and sales. They organize, facilitate and manage all aspects of each agreed upon event. Required Skills and qualifications * Basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office functions * Outlook * Word * Excel * TEAMS * PowerPoint * Experience with office equipment used to produce customer materials * Badge printer for name tags * Diploma printing * Ability to stand for long periods * Ability to interact with customers on event days * Willingness to collaborate with fellow team members and staff. Teamwork is a must! * Ability to communicate effectively with team members and staff * Valid driver's license and excellent driving record * At least 21 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalent * Ability to pass the necessary criminal background checks and drug screen * Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously * Proficiency in the English language Corporate Sales Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Corporate Events client prospecting with regular follow-ups * Event Proposal and Event Contract creation * Implementation of the booking process * Follow-up with clients post event * Assist sales team with retail call volume * Answer retail customer questions via phone/e-mail * Assist retail customers with their booking needs/questions * Collect and process all customer paperwork * Create/print all necessary event paperwork & customer materials * Class List * Identify any outstanding customer needs such as missing waivers, dietary restrictions, etc. * Address List * Experience List * Group List * Transportation List * Track Waivers * Dinner menu selection forms * Event schedules * Nametags * Diplomas * Communicate all pertinent information for each event amongst PTX staff, catering vendors, and hotel partners * Must pay special attention to every detail of an event as this is one of the most important attributes of event planning * Prepare/check all used event space * Registration area * Meal area * Classroom area * Merchandise boutique * Manages registration process on event days * Post-registration documentation/edits if needed * Must demonstrate the ability to be poised and competent amongst all of Porsche's clientele and employees Partner Hotel * Work closely with host hotel group coordinator on all customer needs Food & Beverage * Coordination for special dietary needs/food allergies * Coordinate all PTX staff catering needs * Provide catering schedule/catering counts etc. to all staff and vendors Marketing/Event Announcement * Assist with creating and implementing marketing plan * Communicating with marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event, and when necessary, crafting marketing materials and advertisements * Event announcement, E-blast distribution list and social media announcement * Grassroots efforts Instructing * Be part of the instructing staff and fill in for any necessary roles Must keep up with all corporate sales and admin duties even while out of the office instructing Office Support Role: * In addition to the responsibilities of the Corporate Sales Manager listed above, they will support the PTX office staff. Responsibilities will include providing administrative support on non-event days. They will interact with customers and vendors to ensure all driving event programs are conducted safely, professionally and adhere to Porsche brand standards. * Event planning, preparations, and logistics * Hospitality coordination with catering, transportation, and hotel partners * Event reports and record-keeping * Customer service/sales - strong emphasis on customer service and phone etiquette * Customer communication pre/post-event * Assist with various PTX office responsibilities/projects * Occasional weekend required * Capable of physical labor and working in an outdoor environment * Must work independently as well as a PTX team member * Maintain professionalism and company image * Assist with merchandising and/or boutique sales * Assist with various other projects/reports as needed Post-event * Analyze and evaluate events' results * Customer follow-up (including customer surveys) * Analyze customer surveys for future event planning/feedback * Conduct summary meeting after each special event * Gauge customer interest in future special events Job Type * Full-time position working 40-50 hours/week with occasional weekends * Location: Barber Motorsports Park - Birmingham, AL * Some travel may be required Benefits * Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available * Employer paid life insurance * Paid Holidays * Paid Vacation * Excellent working conditions * Breakfast and lunch provided on event days * Annual performance bonus * Team uniforms provided Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Willing to work the occasional weekend? Language: * English (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person