1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Account Executive do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Tourism
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What is your job title?
Account Executive
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I work for a Destination Management Company. We plan programs for groups that come into New Orleans for Conventions/Conferences/Incentive Trips, etc. Some of the items we assist groups with are Airport Transportation, Tours/Excursions, Dinners, Off-Site Events, Hotel/Event Decor, Entertainment, Golf Outings, etc.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
A little over 3 years
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
40+
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
I am in the Sales Department. I work with a Client from the beginning either from a call into our office, an email into our main server, or a lead from the New Orleans CVB or another source. I handle everything that they may need until their program needs are contracted, then I hand the program over to the Operations Department who handles all logistics.
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
2 weeks vacation, 6 sick/personal days, 1 free day off per month, 401K, Health Insurance for myself
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
Under to Well Compensated
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
Yes. I enjoy working with others. We have a good team, so it is easy to work with others.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work in an office. The Sales Department is in an open room, so we can all see and interact with each other at any time. This can be good and bad depending on what we have going on (i.e. Conference Calls mean our entire team is on the call :) )
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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4 Income
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3 Work Environment - co-workers
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2 Work Environment - supervisors
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6 Benefits
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5 Hours
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7 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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8 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
I am in the Hospitality field, so starting at any place in that field is good (i.e. Hotels, Restaurants, etc.). It is important to get involved in Hospitality organizations (MPI, ISES, CVB, ADME, etc.).
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Organized, Can handle multiple projects at one time, proficient in Microsoft programs, Personable, Professional, Interacts well with others, outgoing, self-motivator/self-starter, Love the city you are in.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
College degree should be sufficient
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You really have to love your city and be passionate about wanting people/groups to come here. I sell our city everyday, as much as the CVB does. I love this job because it is something different every day. I am not behind a desk 40 hours a week. I meet with potential clients and show them what our city has to offer.
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