Join the Team.
At KC Current, everything we do is in service of our fans, partners, community, and players. Our employees are stewards of that responsibility, working together to elevate the game and deepen our connection to Kansas City and beyond. With a best-in-class training facility and one of the first stadiums built specifically for a women’s sports team, KC Current is writing the next chapter with world-class talent and ambition.
Our employees are a team of competitive, passionate, and driven people who are dedicated to this sport, this team, and this community. We aim high, embrace challenges, and take action to get it done. We believe great things happen when we are united. We are seeking individuals who want to march on this mission with us as the world’s eyes are watching. We are making history in Kansas City and desire like-minded, high energy, driven individuals to join us on our journey.
Who are we hiring?
We are looking for a Coordinator, Sales & Hospitality to support our private event sales teams by working hand in hand throughout the sales process. Assisting in maintaining relationships with the corporate community, private event planners, and the local tourism industry will be essential to the role’s success. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of event operations and production partnered with an excitement to support creating memorable experience for venue guests.
What will you do?
- Support the private events sales team throughout the entire sales process, including but not limited to prospective client research, proposal development, and execution
- Provide administrative support to the sales team to ensure efficient and effective sales processes
- Proofread quotes, proposals, and purchase orders
- Maintain and update records in CRM
- Assist with vendor and client communications
- Aid select private event sales leads as determined by department leadership
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as marketing, ticket sales and service, and corporate partnerships to support cross promotional programs to maximize event revenue sales year-round
- Coordinate event logistics with various departments to ensure the event is effectively planned and executed
- Work alongside the Stadium Operations team to manage CPKC Stadium’s monthly and annual event calendar
- Foster a welcoming environment with department leads during client site visits through a helpful presence
- Other duties as assigned
What do you need to succeed?
- 2-years of experience in sales or a related field
- Ability to proactively prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints and with strong attention to detail
- Must be creative and resourceful with excellent negotiation and communication skills
Special requirements of the Job:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays.
- Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events or facility setup and breakdown.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching overhead to handle various tasks related to facility management, equipment, and event preparation.
- Must be capable of working in physically demanding environments, including navigating stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms during venue conversions.
- Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions
We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.