Now Hiring - 5th Street Group - Sales & Events Coordinator in Charleston, SC

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Overview Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences and driving sales success? The 5th Street Group is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Sales & Events Coordinator to lead the promotion, planning and execution of exceptional events that elevate our brand and delight our guests. In this role, you will be the key driver behind event marketing outreach initiatives, client relations, and seamless event coordination. If you thrive in a fast- paced environment, excel at building relationships, and have a knack for organization and hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you! Join us to make every event an unforgettable experience while contributing to our growth and reputation. Position Summary * Responsible for promoting, booking and executing all private, semi-private and offsite events * Efficiently respond to online and telephone inquiries in a professional and friendly manner * Remain calm and composed in high pressure situations and strong with multi-tasking * Must be presentable and professionally dressed when meeting clients and representing the company * Liaison between other departments and the client to provide the service most suitable to the client's needs, budget and time constraints * Work closely with the Sales & Events team to assess the progress of the department and develop sales strategies accordingly * Will take part in the alliance with the Marketing department to drive organic business and event sales * Required to generate progress reports within the department and outline any developed strategies to improve * Create and maintain relationships with local companies, restaurants, event vendors, and hotel teams * Create and maintain relationships with other Sales & Events Managers in the surrounding area within the hospitality industry * Must meet sales goals, outreach goals, and performance goals set by the Director of Sales * Must attend multiple evening networking events each quarter as a representative of the company Qualifications * 2-3 years minimum of event sales and coordination experience * Working knowledge of the Charleston market * Ability to gain and maintain all client relationships * Organized and possess a high level of administrative ability to effectively manage paperwork * Prior experience working in hospitality (restaurant, event venue or hotel) is preferred * Must be fluent in English and possess strong communication skills, as liaison with clients and colleagues is a large focus within the position * Due to the volume of communication that will be required with the client, excellent customer service skills are required * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed based on events * Ability to negotiate, influence and sell prospective clients * Experience using the TripleSeat platform or similar CRM is required Benefits * Annual salary (based on experience) plus uncapped commission * Health, Eye and Dental Insurance * Paid time off Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Benefits: * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Vision insurance Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * event sales and coordination: 2 years (Preferred) Location: * Charleston, SC (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) * Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person