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Summary

ASM Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Marketing, PR, and Sponsorship Coordinator at NRG Park in Houston, Texas.  NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement.  We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park.  NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and NRG Arena.    We are seeking a unique Marketing, PR, and Sponsorship Coordinator to join our Executive team.   Under general supervision, The Marketing, PR, and Sponsorship Coordinator, oversees and coordinates all aspects of the sales and service process for corporate and event sales.  Acts as liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following:

  • Coordinate Joint Marketing Agreement Sponsorship opportunities with tenants.
  • Manage sponsorship fulfillment to include facility signage and ticket allocations.
  • Contact prospective sponsor groups and individuals to initiate the sales effort.
  • Follow-up on leads generated by outside sources.
  • Compile bid proposals, sponsorship sales and revenues projection reports, client satisfaction studies and other relevant sales issues.
  • Participate in sponsorship sales presentations/proposals to prospective clients.
  • Conduct facility tours for prospective sponsorship clients.
  • Discuss the facility with site selection committees or designated others.
  • Assist in the preparation and design of sponsorship sales brochures, pamphlets, advertisements and other promotional materials.
  • Coordinate various marketing strategies including direct mail, packages, letters, and catalogs.
  • Conduct customer/client surveys to obtain marketing information about organization products and services.
  • Participate in other new market research and design.
  • Organize and prepare market research for comprehensive reports and assist in drafting, proofreading and processing reports and other related documents.
  • Develop and maintain marketing database that includes bulk mailing addresses, leads, new prospective clients, bookings, and customer files.
  • Answer general questions, assist persons seeking general information and handle distribution of facility information.
  • Assist in coordinating special in-house events, client outings, trade shows and public relations programs.
  • Research media buying opportunities and review media publications for Company exposure.
  • Work with the Interactive Marketing & Design Coordinator to develop social media strategies to be approved by the Director of Marketing & Public Relations.
  • Prepare written communication as needed to include press releases and media alerts.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities    

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Demonstrate excellent writing skills, creativity, especially as it relates to social media strategies.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in industry terminology, facility capabilities, operational procedures, event coordination and event-related services.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles, practices and terminology of public relations programs, advertising, marketing, sales presentation techniques, public speaking and operations of trade shows and conventions.
  • Possess knowledge of the principles of facility management, building operations, maintenance, practices, and safety requirements.
  • Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
  • Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
  • Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others orally, verbally and in written form.
  • Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
  • Work extended and/or irregular hours that may vary due to events, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

 

Education and/or Experience        

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college of university in Marketing, Public Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
  • Two (2) years related corporate and/or event sales experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with placing social media advertising required.
  • Experience with Google AdWords and geo-targeting a plus.

 

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and implement advertising, promotion, publicity and social media programs.
  • Strong proofreading abilities.
  • Work independently, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines, while exercising judgment and initiative.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced environment under pressure and/or stringent schedule and produce accurate results.

 

Computer Skills

  • Operate a personal computer using Mac, Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat and other standard office equipment.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator preferred.

 

Other Qualifications

  • Be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the Unites States.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

 

To Apply

Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.

 

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

 

How To Apply https://asmglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Houston-TX/Marketing--PR--and-Sponsorship-Coordinator_R10015374

 

Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.

 

Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (832) 667-1803.

 

ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.