Sales Coordinator

**Chair-man Mills**

Chair-man Mills Corporation is a true leader in the event rental business and has earned this reputation through decades of being first-to-market with innovative designs and rental items and by maintaining a commitment to customer relationships that is second-to-none.

**Sales Coordinator**

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Sales Coordinator to join our team. The Sales Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team, managing client relationships, and ensuring the seamless execution of events. This position requires excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

**Essential Job Functions**
- Assist the sales team in managing and nurturing client relationships. Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and providing exceptional customer service.
- Prepare proposals, contracts, and presentations for potential clients. Coordinate sales activities, including scheduling meetings, conducting follow-ups, and maintaining sales records.
- Collaborate with our operations teams to ensure all client requirements are met. Assist in the planning and execution of events, including logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site support.
- Conduct market research to identify potential clients and new business opportunities. Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor activities.
- Handle administrative duties such as updating existing orders/contracts, managing calendars, maintaining records, etc.
- Undertake proactive outreach to existing and future partners to identify event rental needs, grow relationships to drive new sales
- Support new business development and growth activities through the development of proposals and presentations to establish relationships with new partners
- Stay abreast of industry trends and support new product innovation through participation in industry forums / conferences and through on-going engagement on key digital / social platforms (_Instagram_, _Pinterest_, _Facebook_)
- Facilitate effective communication between sales, operations, marketing, & product teams. Provide regular updates and reports to the Senior Director of Sales

**Behavioural Competencies**
- Strong inter-personal communication skills, hyper-attention to detail, and a passion for the events industry are critical for success in this role;
- Digitally and technology savvy; Familiarity with and proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint;
- Customer Centricity: Providing service excellence to both internal and/or external customers;
- Results Focus: Focuses efforts on achieving high quality results;
- Fostering Communication: Listens effectively with a wide range of audiences, remain non-confrontational and promote dialogue while building consensus;
- Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals;
- Agile and adaptable to different situations

**Experience and Qualifications**
- Completed post-secondary education in Business Administration, equivalent, or related field is preferred;
- Experience in sales, hospitality, or customer service industry considered an asset;
- Knowledge of company products considered an asset;
- Working knowledge of MS Office (required) and Point of Rental Software (strongly preferred);
- Demonstrated ability to embrace and learn new workflows and technology.

**Other Skills/Abilities**
- Can positively deal with demanding timelines and stressful situations;
- Willing to work irregular and/or long hours