CARDINAL EXPO, one of the nation's top Trade Show Exhibit companies, custom designs, builds, and services trade show exhibits throughout North America & Canada. If you have a background in EVENT SALES or DESIGN SALES, then this is for you.
Salesperson Responsibilities
- Maintain a database of current and prospective customers
- Generate sales lead opportunities and prospect for potential opportunities
- Create estimates, purchase orders and invoices
- Develop exhibit concepts and designs to sell to clients
- Oversee the design, coordination, and production of all exhibits
- Manage cost to revenue ratios to achieve financial goals
- Maintain knowledge of current architectural and interior design trends, as well as new industry-related techniques, materials, and suppliers
Required Skills
- Event or convention sales, Interior Design sales, travel sales, or similar experience
- Work as a self-starter in a team environment
- Possess self-confidence to earn client’s trust in our work and recommendations
- Ability to work under pressure regardless of workload
- Critical thinking and ability to identify daily priorities and communicate this to the team
- Detail-oriented and impeccable organization skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of planning systems, scheduling techniques, process management workflow
- Proficiency in Quickbooks
- Proven ability to build and nurture client relationships and vendor relationships
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
- Four-year degree or equivalent sales experience
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurability
- Working knowledge in any of the following software programs is a PLUS: Sketchup or other 3-D programs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and/or any project management software
- Previous Trade Show, Hotel, F&B, Exhibit Industry, or Event Industry is preferred
- Travel to local and national trade shows when necessary
Full-time position, compensation commensurate with experience. US citizenship. Background Check.
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Some weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Orleans, LA 70129: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Interior design: 1 year (Required)
- event or design sales: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Orleans, LA 70129 (Required)
Work Location: In person