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Churchill Downs Racetrack

Luxury Sales & Services Coordinator

Churchill Downs Racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT"), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall. CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one-mile dirt track, a 7/8-mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114-room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year-round simulcast wagering facility. Visit Churchill Downs at www.ChurchillDowns.com.

Job Summary This position will support the Churchill Downs Racetrack Luxury Sales & Services & Customer Experience Team by supporting the sales, service and experience operations that fulfill the hospitality needs of, and deliver world-class customer services to, our ticket customers leading up to and during event race days.

Responsibilities Includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Assist Luxury Sales & Services Managers and Experience Managers in the facilitation and delivery of event race day customer experiences and service amenities

Lead overall day-to-day needs and processes of the Luxury Sales & Services and Customer Experience Team to ensure the team is aligned for success and continues to provide an unsurpassed level of service

Assist with all administrative needs of the team including but not limited to various scheduling responsibilities, departmental meeting notes, assisting with special projects, managing staff and vendor credential access needs, and ensuring all proper procedures are followed

Lead all aspects of Luxury Team’s purchasing and procurement, serving as the team’s and external vendors’ primary point of contact for service and product orders, responsible for all system processes for contract approvals and vendor payment and timely delivery

Support relationships with service and product vendors during event preparation stages by performing information sessions and coordinating operational and logistical details in order for partners to perform and serve luxury ticketholders

Support development and completion of impactful customer engagements, including client gifting programs and other various customer touchpoints

Assist Luxury Sales & Service Managers and Experience Managers in liaising with internal departments and service suppliers to ensure a seamless hospitality service

Assist as needed with race day responsibilities including but not limited to overseeing or managing certain hospitality areas

Work alongside other members of the team to enhance the sales, service and customer experience culture, and to support the overall fulfillment of hospitality needs of luxury ticketholders

Represent Churchill Downs during site surveys, client events and race events; providing excellent customer service at all times

Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for hospitality and/or the racing & entertainment industry

Collaborative, team player attitude

Exceptional attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to a high level of customer service

Creative problem solver and strong judgement skills

Strong presentation development and delivery skills

Strong time management, organizational, and decision-making skills

Ability to collaborate with a cross functional team

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proficient in Microsoft Office & Excel

Ability to learn new software, specific to ticketing and CRM systems

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

1-3 years of professional experience in hospitality or a related field

Alternatively, equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Weekend and evening work required during live racing meets. Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Must be able to maneuver around the racetrack and withstand hot/cold conditions.

Churchill Downs encourages diversity in the workforce.

EOE

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

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Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

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