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Convention Sales Assistant

United Fresh Produce Association

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Posted:
July 30, 2018
Location:
Washington, D.C.
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Salary:
Type:
Full Time - Entry Level
Category:
Administrative, Clerical, Support
Preferred Education:
Some College

The Convention Sales Assistant will provide support to the convention team with exhibitor account management, registration and logistics management for FreshMKT Expo, FreshTEC Expo, SmartFood Expo and Global Cold Chain Expo.

Responsibilities:

  • Supports sales with exhibitor proposals, sponsorships and communications
  • Generates confirmations, reports, data for convention team
  • Ensure timely turnaround of leads to convention sales team
  • Respond to exhibitors, sponsors and vendors in a timely manner
  • Track payments, cancellations and invoicing into exhibitor database
  • Provides logistical support, including securing booth space, registering exhibitors/attendees and lead management
  • Acts as liaison between exhibitor and General Service Contractors onsite
  • Assist with database management of exhibitor sales software
  • Collect and track EAC and exhibitor insurance certificates
  • Assist with updating Exhibitor Services Manual
  • Assist with onsite exhibitor sales and support the convention team as needed
  • Some travel will be required

  • Ability to perform several duties concurrently
  • Self-motivated and pro-active team player with experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little supervision.
  • Ability to learn and master new software
  • Must be friendly and upbeat with exceptional personal customer service skills
  • Excellent communication with written and verbal skills

NOTES:

Additional Salary Information: Great Benefits: Commuting Reimbursement Paid Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Bike locker and showers onsite
About United Fresh Produce Association
Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association brings together companies across every segment of the fresh produce supply chain, including growers, shippers, fresh cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations. We empower industry leaders to shape sound government policy. We deliver the resources and expertise companies need to succeed in managing complex business and technical issues. We provide the training and development individuals need to advance their careers in produce. Through these endeavors, we unite out industry with a common purpose – to build long-term value for our members and grow produce consumption. For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org
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