Tourism Marketing Representative 1-3
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3345 - 6566
Posted on:
19 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- It is the mission of the Louisiana Office of Tourismto market and promote Louisiana as a travel destination to in-state domestic and international visitors. The Louisiana Office of Tourism employs a variety of initiatives to accomplish this mission. It implements broad-based advertising campaigns sponsors special events conducts sales missions into many domestic and international marketplaces and contracts with international representatives in several foreign countries.These initiatives promote economic growth and employment opportunities through increased number of visitors and visitor spending across the state. To accomplish this mission the Louisiana Office of Tourism seeks a highly qualified independent and self-starting employee who can manage complex responsibilities pay great attention to details and has knowledge of the Louisiana music industry its importance to the promotion of Louisiana and ways in which the many music genres should be preserved and marketed around the world.This position will develop the Louisiana Music Trailand Music Marketing Programwithin the Louisiana Office of Tourism to serve as a central hub for promoting and preserving the states vibrant musical heritage attracting visitors supporting aspiring music professionals and fostering the long-term sustainability and innovation of the music industry.
A preferred candidate should possess the following competencies:
Driving Results:The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in tourism marketing public relations or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Support the preservation of Louisianas iconic genes through technical assistance support and connecting projects to funding for music projects.
- Provide technical assistance support and connect cultural events and festivals to resources.
- Independently represents the state at consumer/trade shows and sales missions to promote tourism.
- Leads lower-level staff in marketing activities while on-site.
- Conducts complex marketing research activities and develops sales messages for individual clients.
- Assists lower-level representatives as needed.
- Leads the organization and implementation of large-scale special events to promote Louisiana as a tourist destination.
- Develop and implement marketing and promotional strategies with tour representatives convention and visitors bureaus and other stakeholders.
- Collects and maintains data on sales leads to attract tour groups and expand into new markets.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression:This position in part of a Career Progression Group andcan be filled as a Tourism Marketing Representative 1 2 or 3 based on qualifications.
Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3rdStreet
Baton Rouge LA 70802
Fax:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Employee Orientation
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Retail Sales
- Home Care
- LMS
- Outside Sales
- Human Resources
