Group Sales Coordinator

Group Sales Coordinator

Reporting to the Associate Director of Group Sales, the Group Sales Coordinator is responsible for promoting and coordinating Penn Museum group visits in support of institutional earned revenue growth. This role actively generates leads, develops and executes marketing and outreach communications, and cultivates relationships with prospective and returning group visitors. They manage the lifecycle of group visit inquiries, including sales, scheduling, customer service, and coordinating the day-to-day operations. The position also requires working with other departments in the Museum to ensure coordination and the best experience for our Museum visitors. As a key member of the Marketing Communications team, responsibilities also include developing promotional materials and communications, maintaining customer records, preparing sales and activity reports, and supporting strategies to increase museum attendance and revenue.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Director of Group Sales in the formulation and implementation of proactive marketing campaigns, soliciting and monitoring leads based on sales goals set with the Associate Director, and pursue strategic opportunities for capturing ticket sales from targeted constituencies.
• Schedule group visits, maintain database and track Group Sales leads, inquiries, lost business, sales revenue, send invoices and collect payment, greet groups as needed, and provide ongoing status reports to the Associate Director of Group Sales.
• Share all necessary details about group reservations with other departments to ensure all parties are in coordination.
• Represent Penn Museum at sales conferences and external meetings to grow group visits.
• Follow up with customers to gather feedback and determine satisfaction.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 0 to 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• BA/BS preferred.
• Attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously are required.
• Must be a team player and background in sales or marketing would be helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communications required.
• Customer service, marketing, and hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to interface with a wide range of constituent groups and superb presentation skills required.
• Strong computer literacy required, including database entry and reporting, spreadsheet management, experience with CRM software such as Altru or Salesforce is preferred.
• The work environment typically includes sitting at a desk or table, standing, walking, and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Application Requirement

• A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

University Museum

Pay Range

$15.79 - $27.58 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.