Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC) recruitment for Sales Executives, November 2014


The Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC) is a landmark, purpose-built facility located in Calabar, Cross River, arguably Nigeria’s most beautiful state.

Opening in February 2015, this state-of-the-art, multifunctional convention centre will host events for national and global audiences comprising business, government and international associations.
The CICC offers the market an almost unlimited scale capability to host a wide range of events - from intimate business meetings and workshops to large audience product launches, press conferences, congresses, exhibitions and conventions.
We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Sales Executive
Location:
Cross River
Main Purpose Appointment
  • Securing business for the CICC under the Commercial Director.
Key Responsibilities
  • To structure client bookings by pro-actively approaching potential clients for national and international congresses, corporate meetings, exhibitions and special events.
  • Manage and update database per discipline.
  • Working in close corporation with the Cross River State Tourism Bureau, local accommodation sector and Government of Cross River State under Commercial Director approval and direction.
  • Assist with setting up of the department, including research function.
  • Training and skills transfer to newly appointed sales employees.
  • Assist in sourcing suppliers, schedule meetings with potential suppliers and venue branding projects as directed.
  • Cold calls to prospective clients.
  • Assist clients with meeting demand.
  • Manage event contracts and deposit payments.
  • Provide solutions for meeting requests as well as (up selling) for additional services such as F&B, A/V, security, event organizing, exhibition planning etc.
  • Schedule bookings in EBMS or similar booking system.
  • Maximize revenues by intelligent allocation of meeting space.
Competencies:
  • Understand the bidding process for international association conferences
  • Knowledgeable in working on an event management system such as EBMS or Opera
Qualifications
  • Relevant degree in business, marketing or similar
  • 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to: [email protected]

Note: The CICC will contact prospective candidates directly to confirm if application has been successful to move forward for an interview or if not.

Application Deadline 21st November, 2014