Jobs
Sales Specialist
The
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) seeks to design a more
sustainable, livable, and beautiful world. Landscape architects create city
master plans, design ecosystems, develop innovative park projects like the High
Line in New York City, roll out bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and
renew residential landscapes. ASLA represents some 16,000 landscape architects
in the U.S. and around the world.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Specialist to provide administrative support for exposition, magazine advertising, sponsorship, and corporate membership sales.
- Provides administrative and
project management support for the sales staff.
- Maintains the ACT! prospect database, the Spacemaster
magazine database, and the EXPO sales web site.
- Provides lists and reports as needed.
- Processes all sales contracts and credit applications,
coordinating approval by the Managing Director.
- Transfers information on approved sales to the Accounting Department.
- Manages the invoicing process for EXPO booth space
payments and annual meeting sponsorships.
- Works with sales staff to review accounts receivable on a
monthly basis and coordinates appropriate action with the accounting staff.
- Assists magazine production department as needed with ad
trafficking and proofing.
- Travels
to the annual meeting to assist with EXPO setup and sales. Assists the Meetings and Special Programs
staff with logistical planning for the EXPO, including at least one
pre-planning trip to the meeting site.
Skills:
Proficiency in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication. Excellent organizational skills, good
judgment, and attention to detail. Ability to balance heavy workload with short- and long-term project
deadlines, address changing priorities, and work well under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer
applications required, particularly Excel; experience with database applications, such as ACT, Spacemaster, or A2Z exhibit management software helpful.
Experience: Minimum two years’ experience in business, bookkeeping, or sales office
administration.
To apply please send resume and salary
requirement to HR@asla.org.