Position Description
Job Title: Fall Sales and Marketing Intern
Division: Convention & Visitors Bureau
Reports to: Sales Manager and Director of Sales
Function:
The CVB Sales & Marketing Intern will assist the CVB Director, Director of Sales and Sales Manager with projects and events promoting tourism in the Dubuque area. Will work with with hospitality properties, group tour, and meeting planners to promote the region as a prime Midwest tourist and convention destination.
Responsibilities include:
• Assist with the creation and preparation of marketing pieces including: formal proposals to various associations and organizations, Hometown Hero campaign promotions, and group tour promotions
• Research local, regional, and national associations for group meeting information
• Assist Sales Manager and Director of Sales with sales calls
• Participate with committee and sales meetings to observe & gain experience
• Assist in providing convention services for groups that have booked meetings in Dubuque
• Participate in various Convention & Visitor Bureau affiliated community events
• Assist in the preparation of press releases for upcoming conventions, meetings, and reunions in the Dubuque area
• Assist in the coordination of familiarization tours for group tour operators and meeting planners
• Enter sales leads into databases for tracking purposes
• Coordinate various mailings as needed
• Other duties as assigned
Upon completion of this internship, the intern will have a sense of the sales and marketing aspects in the travel and hospitality industries for individual travelers, convention delegates, and motor coach groups.
Requirements:
• Junior or Senior standing
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Strong work ethic, confidence and creativity!
Details:
• Prefered majors include Business (with sales and marketing interest), PR, Communications, Leisure Services.
• One position available each for Fall
• 10-20 hours/week (flexible based on schedule)
• Office hours are 8 am - 5 pm
• Stipend offered upon successful completion of the internship
To Apply:
Email or mail resume and cover letter to:
Julie Kronlage, Director of Sales
Dubuque Convention & Visitors Bureau
300 Main Street, Suite 200
Dubuque, IA 52001
jkronlage@dubuquechamber.com
or apply online @ www.accessdubuquejobs.com
