Grandscape Event Sales Specialist

About the role

At Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM), the Grandscape Event Sales Specialist owns the full process of third‑party event rental at Grandscape—from advertising through event management—to drive incremental revenue by growing the event space rental business, understanding the competitive landscape, marketing the space, and managing event logistics for a smooth customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop advertising and marketing strategy for introducing Grandscape as an event destination for the local community and corporations
• Ensure all contracts and permits are coordinated with legal and accounting and coordinate permit requests through The City of The Colony
• Respond and manage the communication process with all prospective customers
• Actively seek rentals through outbound marketing
• Act as liaison between customer and Grandscape businesses, and customer and third‑party rental agencies throughout the event process; maintain a presence to solve problems and suggest alternatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Hospitality
• 3 years of sales, marketing, advertising or public relations experience
• Experience with the relevant market including knowledge of competitors, local events, charities, etc. (preferred)
• Self‑starting personality who takes initiative
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with vendors, guests, staff and management
• Ability to work well on a team and be willing to assist peers in workload
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and calculator skills to prepare mathematical calculations without error
• Familiarity with market trends and the industry’s best practices
• Accuracy and speed in handling “in the moment” conditions and providing solutions with hospitality and guest experience as a priority

Skills

Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, organizational, and customer‑service skills; proficiency with basic math and marketing strategy.

Benefits

• Same day pay – access to earned pay on‑demand
• Competitive pay with generous annual increases up to 7%
• Inclusive culture
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance; short and long term disability
• Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)
• Staff discount on merchandise
• Virtual and in‑person career development opportunities at all levels
• Paid community volunteer opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match after one year; Berkshire Stock investment option

Pay

$57,565 – $71,381 annually

Schedule

Evenings and weekends required; flexibility to work nights, weekends and some holidays based on business needs.