Sales and Finance Coordinator
- Sells Prestonsburg as a destination to group tour operators, meeting planners, event planners, sporting event organizers, fraternal groups, associations and organizations.
- Responds to requests for proposals for conferences, conventions and meetings, etc. preparing proposals, pricing, and itineraries
- Utilize leads and database systems to research and identify leads and contacts for new business
- Maintains contact and correspondence with current and past customers to ensure future business
- Maintains database and files for past, current, and future customers
- Works closely with meeting planners and tour operators to develop schedules and itineraries for meals, tours and transportation. Coordinates with local attractions, restaurants, and organizations to insure customer needs are met
- Act as step-on guide for tours
- Attends trade shows as required to market Prestonsburg
- Works closely with Executive Director to develop innovative marketing plans
- Maintain strong and organized financial records
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- Assist in the preparation of various reports as necessary
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Reports to the Executive Director
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in tourism or related sales and marketing (2 years minimum)
- Knowledge of and experience in tourism and hospitality best practices
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent communications skills, both orally and in writing
- Strong desire to continuously learn new skills and evolve, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity
- Ability to communicate and collaborate
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Quickbooks
- Experience with WordPress and Adobe products
Requirements:
- Must have valid Kentucky driver’s license
- Successful candidate needs to be able to lift and carry boxes and files; sit, stand, and bend over
Compensation
- Pay range $35,000-$37,000
- Health Insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Cell phone and mileage allowance
Please send resumes and cover letters to jobs@prestonsburgky.org
Prestonsburg Tourism provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.