Tourism Sales Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $39,300.00 - $41,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191201
Agency: Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
Division: Sales & Marketing
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AH10
Position Number:: 60023170
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours weekly in office.
Pay Grade: GEN07
Hiring Range - Min.: $39,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $41,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. A State application MUST be submitted electronically through the www.careers.sc.gov website.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Sales and Marketing Office is dedicated to helping achieve SCPRT's overarching goal of putting heads in beds, feet on fairways and people in parks. The office manages the state's tourism brand identity and effectively delivers its key marketing message -There's always something new to DISCOVER in South Carolina -through direct marketing programming and by providing opportunities that help tourism partners deliver their respective marketing messages to targeted audiences.
Job Purpose and Duties:
Perform a broad range of administrative support functions for the Sales and Marketing Office and provides general support to the Director of Sales and Marketing.
1) As part of the SCPRT administrative team, answer agency telephones Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and serve as first point of contact in the Sales and Marketing Office for walk-in visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2) Assist with routine procurements and reconciliations, manages credit card purchases and monthly reporting, and serves as Travel Coordinator for Sales and Marketing Office. Procure and manage promotional items inventory. Manage key office processes including vehicle fleet management,
3) Monitor, respond to and/or direct web inquiries as appropriate and manage the student-inquires by providing appropriate fulfilment and information.
4) Procure promotional items and merchandise for special projects and departmental needs.
5) Practice and promote teamwork within the work unit/office, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
6) Manage the BBQ Map and Satisfy Your Thirst brochure updates and data sets.
7) Collects and distributes mail and packages in a timely manner during business hours. Opens and sorts Office Director's mail. Coordinates back-up coverage during planned absences. Operates mail machine for large mailings. Ships materials as needed. Manages sign and banner inventory and checking them out for partner use.
8) Provide administrative support to office director and other staff as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
An Associates degree or two years of related administrative experience. Ability to communicate with both executive personnel and the general public.
Additional Requirements;
1) Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Computer skills and basic competency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Position requires the ability to display maturity and sound judgment in providing responses and disseminating information. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Additional Comments
Actual Job Location: Tourism Sales & Marketing -Central Office
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week in office (this is not a remote position).
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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