Sales Manager

Markey’s, a 100% Employee-Owned company, provides creative as well as event technology solutions for client events at the JW Marriott in downtown Austin. The Sales Manager is responsible for consulting with customers and hotel event management teams to create defining experiences for all live events.  This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) role. Typical daytime hours, although occasional early mornings, late nights and weekend work will be required based on the event.Position ResponsibilitiesWork directly with clients contracting with the JW Marriott requiring various services, including: audiovisual rental, electrical services, internet services, rigging services and technical labor.Provide creative, as well as technical audiovisual, solutions for events through established consulting/selling techniques.Evaluate client needs and prepare quotes, labor estimates and diagrams.Work closely, and positively, with hotel event management, hotel employees associates and departments.Solicit new business and ensure that customers receive the proper service and equipment needed to accomplish their objectives.Foster positive working relationships with hotel management and support staff, hotel guests, clients, and event planners.Fulfill other duties as assigned to ensure success of Markey’s events.RequirementsAt least one year of experience in event technology sales is required; experience making verbal presentations to customers a plus.Must possess a high level of detail in all work including account management, organizing event information, arranging and managing pre and post-production services.Must have detailed knowledge of event technology across multiple disciplines including audio, projection, stage lighting, rigging, and Internet services. Must be able to estimate labor requirements for events ranging between 100-1800 attendees. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills, politely and promptly responding to all internal and external requests.Computer proficiency and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to learn R2 program.Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently.Ability to maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times and be willing to adhere to hotel’s appearance and grooming guidelines. Must possess excellent time management and multitasking skills by balancing workload between quoting projects, attending meetings, conference calls, face-to-face customer interactions, on-site event support, billing and overall account management.Ability to work a flexible schedule as dictated by business needs.Become a part of our team! Established in 1959 and with more than 65 years of experience in the rental & staging industry, Markey's prides ourself in providing the BEST SERVICE and MOST DIVERSE & RELIABLE EQUIPMENT the industry has to offer. We are committed to providing a good working environment where all employees treat each other with respect and dignity, where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally, and we help employees produce quality results of which they can be proud.At Markey's we are a 100% Employee-Owned Company and we participate in an ESOP, or the Employee Stock Ownership Plan! The ESOP gives our Full-Time employees a beneficial ownership stake in the company at no cost to them. Ask us about our ESOP and its many benefits!