Salary: $67,892.00 - $101,839.00 Annually
Location : City Hall - 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Economic Development
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Hiring Range: $67,892.00-$78,076.00
DescriptionUnder general direction of the Sports Manager, the Sports Sales Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, promoting, and implementing a variety of sports sales efforts & events that will meet the needs and desires of Event Rights Holders to encourage hotel room stays by increasing the number of events hosted in the city, growing current event attendance and creating new sports events as needed.
Principal Duties - Responsible for coordinating sports sales efforts and events, in conjunction with the Sports Manager; and for delivering an unparalleled guest experience throughout all stages of the sales process from inquiry to on-going post-event follow-up to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Foster new client opportunities via outbound efforts and networking to include but not limited to, recruiting for events through relationship building with Event Rights Holders; conducting sales calls; and promoting, pursuing and biding on events to host in College Station.
- Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work activities of interns or part-time/seasonal staff which includes the following: interviewing, supervising, training, motivating, and evaluating performance; working with employees to correct deficiencies; identifying and resolving employee concerns and/or problems; directing work; and making hiring, terminating and disciplinary decisions or recommendations.
- Create and develop new events with an emphasis on visitor attendees by partnering with local, regional, National and international organizations.
- Foster growth in existing events by strategizing and implementing innovative ideas to encourage additional attendees.
- Work in collaboration with other sports staff to provide all logistics and a high-quality experience for each event.
- Plan and coordinate advertising, news releases, and public service announcements for sports events and activities, to also include, participating in on-camera media interviews and assisting with other promotional sports related communications.
- Prepare and manage cost center budget and achieve sales and revenue goals.
- Represent the department by serving on internal and external committees and boards as requested; attending tradeshows and marketplaces; maintaining partnerships with Event Rights Holders; and providing community liaison services for coordinating the activities and operations of sports-related events and activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QualificationsRequired: Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field and three (3) years experience related to area of assignment, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas Driver's License. Knowledge of planning and program development. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public. Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Preferred: Volunteer recruitment experience Community relations experience. Event recruitment experience.
Supplemental InformationPosition posted until filled or closing date. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
www.cstx.gov/careers
recruiting@cstx.gov
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, TMRS-Retirement (2:1 matching), Deferred Compensation, Term Life AD&D, Dependent Life, Flex Benefits, an Employee Health Clinic & Educational Assistance. .
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Can you share an example of a sports event or sales opportunity you successfully prospected, pitched, or brought to a host city/facility?
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How do you build and maintain long-term relationships with Event Rights Holders, regional organizations, or local community partners to ensure repeat business?
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This position involves supervising part-time staff, seasonal employees, or interns. Briefly describe your experience leading or guiding a team during fast-paced events, including how you motivate staff and delegate key tasks.
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Hosting high-quality sports events requires coordination across marketing, logistics, and budgeting. How do you manage competing priorities when balancing sales outreach with live event execution?
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This role involves promoting events through press releases, promotional communications, and media interviews. Can you share an example of a promotional campaign or media strategy you executed to raise awareness and drive attendance for an event?
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