Job Title: Sales Manager
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Reports To: Proprietor
Compensation: $30K plus strong commission schedule
BENEFITS
Magnolia provides employees with a strong benefits package (unique to each role) that may include health insurance package, paid vacations, paid holidays, annual bonus, unlimited personal time off and an incredible work culture.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We want candidates with proven sales experience who thrive in a team-based atmosphere. We're seeking people who are passionate about organization and caring for others. Folks who are hungry and want to work hard to ensure success for themselves and the company. We're looking for someone who builds and maintains relationships with ease and desires to put our clients at the center of everything they do. We are a small, family-owned and operated business of 23 years specializing in the special event industry. Our mission is to inspire our clients to produce extraordinary events that exceed their fundraising goals so they can change people's lives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage all outside and inside sales leads with a strong closing record.
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Attend Chamber of Commerce networking meetings.
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Cold call and cold email prospects.
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Develop relationships to grow personal network that will result in referrals.
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Put together sales presentations and be able to present in person or via video calls.
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Grow and develop a strong prospect list.
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Format information for internal and external communication - memos, emails, presentations, reports.
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Follow up with incoming leads in a timely manner.
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Communicate client's needs with operation staff in weekly staff meeting.
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Follow up with client's following each event to book event for next year.
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Set and exceed personal sales goals on an annual basis.
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Attend events to prospect for new leads.
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Work events along with operations team when needed.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
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Work experience in a sales position is a plus but not required.
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Excellent MS Office knowledge, Adobe Suite and Google Business Apps knowledge
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Outstanding organizational and time management skills
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Familiarity with office equipment and applications (e.g. e-calendars and printers)
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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Availability to work some weekends and light travel within the southeast.
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High School Degree
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College Degree is a plus but not required