Sales Manager

Posted on

November 10, 2025
• Category:
Full-time, professional employment opportunity

Apply By:
December 31, 2025

No. of Jobs: 1

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Type:

Salary

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Scott Hallgren
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Bridge View Center
102 Church Street
Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa 52501
US

• 1. In cooperation with Executive Director, manage all sales functions of the venue.
• 2. Sell available venue space in Bridge View Center for a variety of events, including conventions, conferences, trade and consumer shows, meetings, banquets, seminars, and social events, including receptions.
• 3. Develop and execute comprehensive sales plans and programs, both short and long range, to support sales and revenue objectives of the venue.
• 4. Develop and manage sales and marketing line items in the venue budget along with participating in annual venue budget development.
• 5. Book/contract events that maximize venue usage and achieve revenue targets.
• 6. Aggressively seek new contacts and maintain working relationships with all civic and industry organizations, corporate promotional contacts, and event and booking representatives.
• 7. Market and promote usage of Bridge View Center to convention and visitors’ bureaus, hoteliers, travel agents, tour directors, business and social groups, sales meetings, conventions, training classes, and overnight travel providers.
• 8. Serve as a liaison with outside agencies and Venu Works corporate marketing team on sales campaigns.
• 9. Assist the Executive Director and Director of Events & Operations with on-site sales & marketing for events, including escorting media, contest winners, sponsors, and managing select event promotions.

Applicant must possess current, valid driver’s license and a current working telephone with a number that can be accessed by Executive Director and/or other venue management team members for business contact purposes. Must have excellent computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.