Job Postings - Last Updated August 26, 2008

Job Title: Vice President, Conventions Location: Denver, CO Description: A city filled with 300 days of sunshine per year, with a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication is seeking a VP of Conventions for the Denver Metro CVB (DMCVB). This individual will be responsible for developing, directing and executing all convention & meeting sales and service strategies and activities of the DMCVB. He/she will have persuasive relevant industry sales and negotiation skills with strong overall leadership skills including sales management, strategic planning, financial and resource planning/management, coaching and counseling. Must be a strategic thinker who is fully autonomous with proven problem analysis and resolution at both a strategic and functional level; exceptional analytical skills. Minimum 8 years sales management with an emphasis on convention/meeting sales, advertising and promotional development within the hospitality and/or tourism industry and a proven track record of accomplishments required. Broad functional knowledge and experience in areas of convention/meeting sales, sales team management and customer relationship building internally and externally. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; however, additional relevant experience which is equivalent in learning may be considered in the absence of a four-year college degree.  Reference: 1325 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Executive Director Location: Traverse City, MI Description: The National Cherry Festival, named in USA Today's Top Ten Festivals three years running and often referred to as Michigan's number-one event, is looking to hire an Executive Director.  The person will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the functions of the National Cherry Festival and will act as chief administrator along with recommending and implementing policies for the Board.  The Executive Director candidate will be required to have strong knowledge of the principles and practices of management and supervision, to include: planning, organizing, and directing non-profit or community service organizations.  A successful leader who has the ability to work effectively with fellow employees, peers, volunteers, and other economic development organizations, along with the general public.  Experience in working with city and municipal agencies is a plus.  Applicants will be required to have education, training and experience that include a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field along with a minimum of 7 years of professional leadership experience in a successful business, association or not for organization.  Proven success in Public Relations (media, community and volunteers), financial accountability and operations is necessary.  Knowledge and experience with event marketing, logistics and partner sponsorship is an asset.  Please forward resume with salary history to Jim Carra, Executive Vice President at SearchWide, carra@searchwide.com. Reference: 1272 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing Location: Merrillville, IN or Chicago, IL Area Description: The Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing will function as a member of the Executive Team for White Lodging Services Corp. and will assist and support the development and implementation of programs to maximize the gross revenue of all profit centers in all hotels. This position will assess, maintain, and/or restructure the sales department to ensure that goals for the balanced scorecard are consistently met across the company. The Corporate Vice President of Sales and Marketing will report to the COO and will be responsible for supervising the five regional sales leaders. Previous experience as a Regional Director of Sales and Marketing or Regional VP of Sales and Marketing with a large hotel brand is desired. Experience in full and select service hotels, multi-brand, multi-unit and extended stay is ideal. Need a leader who is highly influential with a proven track record of success in a similar position. He/she will have a customer focus that drives guest satisfaction. This position will be officed at WLS Corporate Headquarters located in Merrillville, IN. Download detailed description  Reference: 1316 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Sales Manager Location: Cincinnati, OH Description: The Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking the hospitality professional to assume the key role of Sales Manager, soliciting to the religious, fraternal, and multi-cultural markets. Sales professionals from the CVB & Hotel industries are encouraged to submit their resumes. Individuals with a proven track record in key markets will be excellent candidates. Situated amidst the gently rolling hills along the Ohio River, Cincinnati spreads from the southwestern corner of Ohio into Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. The vibrant downtown features NFL as well as MLB franchise teams, the 750,000 gross square foot Duke Energy Convention Center and 3000 rooms just steps from the DEC under the industry’s premier flags. Cincinnati, long a financial hub is home to three Fortune Global 500 companies. A short list of corporate citizens includes among others Procter & Gamble, GE Aviation and Macy's, Inc. This quintessential Midwest destination strives for and achieves best-in-class status. Download detailed description Reference: 1327 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: VP/Hotel Manager Location: Nashville, TN Description: The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center is seeking a VP/Hotel Manager.  This luxurious resort is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels family. It features 2,881 stylish guest rooms, including 220 spectacular suites. Recognized around the world with 600,000 square feet of flexible meeting, convention, exhibit and pre-function space. The VP/Hotel Manager will direct and manage the operational functions for the property. Minimum of ten years hotel management experience required, preferably in a hotel with 1,000 or more rooms. He/she will have an entrepreneurial spirit with proven success as a self starter. Looking for someone with high energy who understands ands practices customer focus to drive guest satisfaction. Proven success and ability to recruit, retain, develop and train strong leaders. Must possess the ability to connect with the STARS and the rest of the senior management team; will need to practice Gaylord's STARS first philosophy and be a part of a good to great culture. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business administration or a related discipline required. Master's degree preferred. Download detailed description Reference: 1309 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Vice President of Sales Location: Miami / Fort Lauderdale Description: Vice President Sales being sought for a beautiful mega resort...the individual for this position will be able to lead a team of sales execs with some remote from the main office. Supporting them to achieve financial results. Must have significant meetings experience in the hotel/ resort industry at a leadership level to be considered. Those with experience in prominent hotels and resorts of distinction are attractive. Outstanding compensation and career growth opportunity. Based in Miami/ Fort Lauderdale area, this is a high exposure role. Reference: 1266 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Sales and Marketing  FILLED Location: Orlando, FL Description:  Peabody Hotel Group, one of the nation's leading hotel management companies, is seeking a Director of Sales and Marketing for their Mobil Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond hotel in Orlando. The Director of Sales and Marketing for The Peabody Orlando will function as a member of the Executive Committee for and will assist and support the development and implementation of programs to maximize the gross revenue of all profit centers in the hotel. He or she will report to the Executive Vice President / General Manager. The Director of Sales and Marketing will be responsible for supervising the Sales Department Staff, Director of Corporate Communications, Directors of National Sales in Washington, DC, Chicago, and New York. Familiarity with the Orlando market is a plus or will need to be learned quickly. College degree preferred in Marketing or Hotel Management with 10+ years experience in a sales & marketing department head position (5+ years experience in an upscale non-gaming convention group hotel greater than 1000 rooms). The right candidate needs to be an excellent communicator and have experience with large National, Corporate, and Association accounts. Will be an enthusiastic and motivational leader with a proven track record of implementing innovative marketing and advertising strategies. Reference: 1277 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Convention Planner/Coordinator Location: Washington, DC Description: A leading association management and professional services company in Washington, D.C. providing flexible tailored full-service management and project-based services to more than 243 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups and government institutes/agencies has an immediate need for an organized, customer service oriented convention planner/coordinator to deliver all aspects of event management services for their client’s convention and tradeshow needs. A bachelor degree is required with a minimum of three years experience in convention/tradeshow or event/meeting planning. Reference: 1300 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Entertainment Sales Location: Southern California Description: One of the worlds most global hotel companies is seeking a Director of Entertainment Sales for an upscale property in Southern California. This individual will provide outstanding Guest and Associate service while performing the assigned duties, including interpreting and conveying information, answering questions and assisting guests, vendors and Associates with sales and entertainment issues and concerns at the hotel. Maintain and enforce a high degree of confidentiality in all aspects of the entertainment duties being performed by all staff members. Ensure that all identified matters discussed by the leadership team receive the same level of confidentiality as needed. Lead the sales effort of the hotel to ensure that revenue goals are achieved; revenue and sales strategies and action plans are implemented; and that results are monitored and achieved. Will also serve as Director of Sales and Marketing in his/her absence. Bachelors degree in Marketing or related field preferred with at least 2-4 years of experience in a hospitality or hotel sales and marketing setting. Extensive experience focusing within the entertainment industry in Los Angeles is a plus. Must have previous supervisory experience over a sales team. Established relationships with entertainment decision-makers at both the client and agency will be beneficial. Reference: 1253  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Director – Home Office Based   Location: Northeast (Boston, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut)  Description: One of the leading destination tourism organizations is seeking a National Sales Director. The purpose of the National Sales Director position is to increase awareness of the city in order to promote and sell the destination, and ensure quality bookings for the hospitality community, while achieving specific room night sales and lead goals as assigned and reviewed quarterly. Effectively manage territory to achieve optimum sales success within assigned region. Will need to create and execute quarterly action plans and manage and maintain individual annual travel and promotion budget. The right individual will have 5 years minimum of hospitality industry sales experience. Previous convention and visitor bureau and/or hotel NSO or GSO sales experience is a MUST. Remote/home office based experience is required. Reference: 1282  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Director – Home Office Based  Location: Dallas, TX Description: One of the leading destination tourism organizations is seeking a National Sales Director.  The purpose of the National Sales Director position is to increase awareness of the city in order to promote and sell the destination, and ensure quality bookings for the hospitality community, while achieving specific room night sales and lead goals as assigned and reviewed quarterly. Effectively manage territory to achieve optimum sales success within assigned region. Will need to create and execute quarterly action plans and manage and maintain individual annual travel and promotion budget. The right individual will have 5 years minimum of hospitality industry sales experience. Previous convention and visitor bureau and/or hotel NSO or GSO sales experience is a MUST. Remote/home office based experience is required.  Reference: 1314  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Director – Home Office Based  Location: Northern California (Sacramento, CA)  Description: One of the leading destination tourism organizations is seeking a National Sales Director.  The purpose of the National Sales Director position is to increase awareness of the city in order to promote and sell the destination, and ensure quality bookings for the hospitality community, while achieving specific room night sales and lead goals as assigned and reviewed quarterly. Effectively manage territory to achieve optimum sales success within assigned region. Will need to create and execute quarterly action plans and manage and maintain individual annual travel and promotion budget. The right individual will have 5 years minimum of hospitality industry sales experience. Previous convention and visitor bureau and/or hotel NSO or GSO sales experience is a MUST. Remote/home office based experience is required." Reference: 1315 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Vice President of Sales  Location: Washington, DC Description: The Vice President of Sales will develop new business relationships within the industry to secure new accounts requiring site selection, contract negotiations, housing and/or conference management services. Act as a senior corporate liaison between new and existing clientele and sales associates on presentations to prospective clients. Secure a leadership role within industry professional organizations. The ideal candidate will not manage the day to day activities of account requirements, but act as the senior executive of the account team. He or she will report to the COO at ConferenceDirect. This position requires an individual who is self motivated and who can consistently meet corporate objectives related to new business for ConferenceDirect. He or she must be a good communicator and negotiator with in dept knowledge of hotel contracts and other site venue agreements. Establish a leadership presence within the industry and support regional teams at customer events and actively recruit and support independent sales associates. This position will require a bachelor’s degree with the availability for travel up to ten days a month.  Download detailed description Reference: 1295 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Vice President of Registration Location: Dallas, TX Description: The Wyndham Jade is looking for a Vice President of Registration. The Vice President of Registration will have the overall responsibility for registration planning of service delivery for the convention division. This position requires a strong operations background in pre-registration and on-site registration and capable of leading this division to the next level of service and product delivery. Previous experience managing and mentoring a team but fully capable of getting into “the mix” when needed. Assist the sales team to gain customer confidence with the company’s registration capabilities. Some travel may be required with client presentations with the sales team and/or on-site for convention registration. Ability to lead and mentor a team up to ten individuals. Ability to retrieve data, technical skills related to registration (IT) and understanding the flow of registration during the pre-planning to execution on-site. Strong communication skills will be essential. This senior position is based at the company’s headquarters in Plano, Texas and reports to the Executive Vice President of Operations.   Download detailed description Reference: 1298 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of National Sales Accounts Location: Chicago, IL Description: Peabody Hotel Group (PHG), one of the nation's leading hotel management companies, is seeking a Director of National Sales Accounts who will be responsible for maintaining and actively soliciting the national and regional accounts and bookings for future business at the three Peabody Hotels (Memphis, Orlando and Little Rock) along with following up on all leads within 24 hours.  Responsible for all sales across all segments with an emphasis on Corporate and Association accounts.   Excellent knowledge of major accounts in Chicago and the Midwest.  Will need to be based in the metro area and have 5+ years experience in a regional sales position.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with key players in the company, on property and in respective communities to understand booking cycles, seasons and need periods for each of the Peabody hotels.  He or she will report to the Director of Sales and Marketing.  Frequent travel is required.  Potential candidates will come from either the CVB or Hotel industries. Download detailed description Reference: 1279  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: General Manager Location: Chicago, IL Description: Audio Visual Solutions by Freeman is looking for a General Manager for the Chicago office. He or she will be responsible for directing and coordinating activities of the branch to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally and through subordinate supervisors. Engage in the sales process by working closely with sales personnel and prospective clients to assist and support the closure and retention of business opportunities. Represent the brand, professionally, to both clients and employees, while treating individuals with respect. The General Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer with Freeman. Download detailed description Reference: 1305  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Association Sales Location: Washington D.C. or Fort Lauderdale Description:  A premier resort hotel is looking for a National Association Sales professional.  This person must have the ability to identify and qualify new accounts that will produce groups of over 100 rooms per night that generate maximum revenue for the resort as well as manage existing account base to increase sales through repeat business in assigned Geographic Markets. Must meet and exceed goals of revenue and room night production as well as sales activity goals outlined in annual marketing plan.  This is a critical role – ideal candidate will come from a large resort or convention centre background and have strong experience in promoting and marketing destinations and venues to international markets. Reference: 1303 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Regional Director of Sales Location: Washington, DC Area Description: The Sales Manager will develop new business within the Association industry by solicitation of new accounts requiring site selection, contract negotiations, housing and/or conference management services.   Manage the day to day activities on all accounts secured.  This position requires an individual who is self motivated and who can consistently meet sales objectives related to new business for ConferenceDirect. He or she must be a good communicator and negotiator with in dept knowledge of hotel contracts and other site venue agreements. The candidate will also consistently strive to maximize revenue and promote relationships through effective negotiation of guest room, meeting space rentals, and food and beverage services.  Establish a presence in the region and participate in customer events related to the industry. This position is based in Washington DC area. Download detailed description Reference: 1260 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: New Account Development  Location: Chicago, IL  Description: Minding Your Business is looking for an individual for New Accounts Development. This position will focus on developing new relationships in order to uncover opportunities and build business. Must uncover targeted business prospects through current company files, personal lists and contacts, periodicals, and industry peers. Build and maintain professional rapport with clients. Manage leads, write proposals and contracts. Must actively participate in the development and implementation of marketing initiatives and strategies. Must be flexible and passionate. Must have excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will have exposure and understanding of experiential marketing, with excellent sales skills. A CMP or CMM is a benefit, but not required. This position reports to the Vice-President of Sales. Position is located in Chicago, IL. Download detailed description Reference: 1299 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Manager  Location: Washington, DC Description: The Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for a National Sales Manager. The purpose of the National Sales Manager position is to increase awareness of Memphis in order to promote and ensure quality bookings for the Memphis hospitality community. Effectively manage territory to achieve optimum sales success within assigned region. Experience in the hospitality and convention industry required. Knowledge of professional sales techniques and a successful history of generating revenues through creative sales initiatives and lead generation are also required. Previous convention and visitors bureau and/or hotel NSO sales experience a plus. A four year degree is business, restaurant and/or hotel management is preferred. Reference: 1292 Download detailed description Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Regional Vice President of Sales Location: Las Vegas, NV Description: The Regional Vice President of Sales will be required to develop new business opportunities that seek meeting planning services (site selection, contract negotiations, conference management and/or housing) within the Association and Corporate market segments. In addition, this position will have direct recruitment responsibilities within region requiring the development and support of new Associates. This position requires an individual who is self motivated and who can consistently meet sales objectives related to new business for the company. He or she must be a good communicator, presenter and negotiator with in dept knowledge of hotel contracts and other site venue agreements. Establish a presence in the region and participate in customer events related to the industry. Ability to travel up to 30% or more as business demands. This position will be based in Las Vegas, NV. Reference: 1294 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Vice President of Sales - North America FILLED Location: Open Description: The Vice President of Sales, North America will develop new business relationships within the industry to secure new accounts requiring site selection, contract negotiations, housing and/or conference management services. Act as a senior corporate liaison between new and existing clientele and sales associates on presentations to prospective clients. Secure a leadership role within industry professional organizations. The ideal candidate will not manage the day to day activities of account requirements, but act as the senior executive of the account team. He or she will report to the COO at ConferenceDirect. This position requires an individual who is self motivated and who can consistently meet corporate objectives related to new business for ConferenceDirect. He or she must be a good communicator and negotiator with in dept knowledge of hotel contracts and other site venue agreements. Establish a leadership presence within the industry and support regional teams at customer events and actively recruit and support independent sales associates. This position will require a bachelor’s degree with the availability for travel up to ten days a month. Reference: 1257  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Regional Vice President of Sales - Northern California  Location: Northern California Description: The Regional Vice President of Sales will be required to develop new business opportunities that seek meeting planning services (site selection, contract negotiations, conference management and/or housing) within the Association and Corporate market segments. In addition, this position will have direct recruitment responsibilities within region requiring the development and support of new Associates. This position requires an individual who is self motivated and who can consistently meet sales objectives related to new business for the company. He or she must be a good communicator, presenter and negotiator with in dept knowledge of hotel contracts and other site venue agreements. Establish a presence in the region and participate in customer events related to the industry. Ability to travel up to 30% or more as business demands. This position will be based in Northern California. Reference: 1273 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Recruitment  Location: Atlanta or Los Angeles are Ideal    Description: Industry executive wanted to recruit sales personnel throughout the United States and Canada for ConferenceDirect. An ideal background of experience will include hotel sales (national/ global sales office), and/or CVB sales experience. A strong base of contacts within all areas of the hotel business is very advantageous. Additionally a background that has included the recruitment and hiring of sales personnel in a past position is important. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively in environments such as tradeshows. This is a salaried position seeking an aggressive leader to impact a growing well respected sales organization. Atlanta or Los Angeles are the preferred work locations, but open to other geographies given the right candidate. Downlowd detailed description Reference: 1258  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Regional Vice President of Sales - Florida Location: Florida Description: The Regional Vice President of Sales will be required to develop new business opportunities that seek meeting planning services (site selection, contract negotiations, conference management and/or housing) within the Association and Corporate market segments. In addition, this position will have direct recruitment responsibilities within region requiring the development and support of new Associates. This position requires an individual who is self motivated and who can consistently meet sales objectives related to new business for the organization. He or she must be a good communicator, presenter and negotiator with in dept knowledge of hotel contracts and other site venue agreements. Establish a presence in the region and participate in customer events related to the industry. Ability to travel up to 30% or more as business demands. This position is based in Florida. Reference: 1274 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Manager / Account Director Location: Florida or Midwest Description:  A luxury hotel in paradise is looking for a National Sales Manager / Account Director. This person must be able to identify and qualify new accounts that will produce groups of over 100 rooms per night that generate maximum revenue for the resort as well as manage existing account base to increase sales through repeat business in assigned Geographic Markets. Sales manager must meet and exceed goals of revenue and room night production as well as sales activity goals outlined in annual marketing plan. Because this is a critical role, must be experienced in large resort or convention sales. Must have strong experience in promoting and marketing destinations and venues to international markets. With an entrepreneurial spirit and attention to detail. This position is customer focused. The National Sales manager must be motivating and a mentor to others. The ideal candidate will have very strong sales and networking ability. This position is located in Florida or the Midwest. Reference: 1270  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Revenue Management   Location: Hawaii Description: This fabulous resort located in one of the world's most scenic places with spectacular beaches and stunning sunsets is seeking a Director of Revenue Management to be responsible for strategic analysis and management of inventory and rate strategy to maximize total revenue opportunities. Must be a strategic thinker with vision and a strong analytical mindset. Supervisory or management experience plus 3 years experience in Reservations and / or Sales in a Resort environment. Ability to work independently, yet respond to internal customers needs. Experience in team building and ability to solve problems. Experience and education in Yield Management, LANmark, PMS/SCMS, RezView, NetRez, Fidelio and IDEAS Revenue Management system experience an asset. Works with Transient Sales Manager to ensure the hotels set up in all distribution systems are correct and reflect the Hotels selling strategy. This includes the GRC CRS, Internet, GDS and wholesalers.  Reference: 1269 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Sales and Marketing  FILLED Location: Texas Description: We are seeking an experienced Director of Sales and Marketing for this well known hotel.  The meetings industry is very competitive and someone with proven success leading teams and working on / with executive committee is needed.  Bold strategies and creative marketing concepts will be implemented after assessing current situation with the need for implementation. Reference: 1285 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Account Executive - Sales  Location: Dallas, TX  Description: With 28 offices currently in North America, Freeman is growing. This world class leader and provider of contract services for the production of expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits is seeking an Account Executive - Sales to be based at their headquarters in Dallas, Texas (New York, Las Vegas, Chicago or Orlando may be considered, but will be reviewed on an individual basis). The Account Executive will serve as a link to develop new targeted corporate accounts and increase revenue from existing Freeman accounts. This position requires a strong ability to develop new-targeted corporate accounts and the ability to penetrate multiple levels of the organizations. Will need to effectively communicate Freeman’s robust product and service offerings and possess the ability to deliver what is promised. Experience with negotiating new contracts and managing established contract terms is required. Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 5-7 years of related industry experience is required for this position. Frequent travel is required. The duties may increase or decrease at any time at the discretion of management. This position will report to the Director of Sales, Corporate Accounts and be based in Dallas, TX (New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Seattle, or Anaheim may be considered, but will be reviewed on an individual basis depending on experience level within the Exhibit and Event industry.) Download detailed description  Reference: 1251  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager Location: San Francisco, CA Description: Global hotel company is seeking a regional sales representative to develop business, forge relationships with travel distribution companies, influence schedules of visiting sales people and generally promote the brand within Northern California markets. Special emphasis in meetings, some leisure and wholesaler interaction as well as travel and participation with industry organizations like MPI and NBTA.  Will need to establish a solid reputation with field hotel sales associates along with getting involved with industry organizations and other liaison / partners that can enhance brand recognition. Must have hotel sales experience. This is a newly created position based in San Francisco. Reference: 1256 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: President and CEO  FILLED Location: Indianapolis, IN Description: Indianapolis, the 13th largest city in the nation with more than 65% of the U.S. population living within a 700 mile radius is seeking a CEO to lead the convention & visitors association. The CEO is responsible for the growth of tourist and convention business segments by developing and executing effective marketing and sales strategies as well as providing strategic leadership and oversight of the organization in all aspects of its operations and mission. This highly visible position will interface with key community, government, media and tourism leaders to represent the tourism industry and demonstrate its positive impact on the greater Indianapolis area. Seeking a current CEO, President, COO, General Manager or Chief Marketing/Sales Officer of a similar organization in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors. A minimum of 10 years direct experience at the executive level and 20 years overall experience in the travel, tourism or hospitality industry required. Extensive knowledge of the meetings and tourism industry, its distribution channels, its customer base and the key channels that drive the business. Will be an entrepreneurial spirit, team player and motivator with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships. Reference: 1154 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Eastern Regional Sales Manager - DC Location: Washington, DC Description: The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau has two opportunities available for Eastern Regional Sales Manager; both are remote positions located in the Washington DC metro area and will report to the Director of Corporate & Trade Show Sales. The primary function of this position is to promote New Orleans as a premier meeting destination by generating sales leads, attending industry shows and conducting personal sales calls and presentations. An Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is required, plus 5 to 7 years experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Download detailed description Reference: 1254 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Tourism Sales  FILLED  Location: Nashville, TN Description: The Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau is looking for a Director of Tourism Sales to the increase awareness of Nashville in order to promote and to ensure quality bookings for the Nashville hospitality community. Qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to: a four year degree (preferred) in business, restaurant, and/or hotel management; knowledge of tourism industry sales; five or more years of sales experience in the areas of leisure and motor coach sales; and the ability to generate revenue through creative marketing initiatives. Basic duties include, but are not limited to, traveling to industry functions outside the local area; managing and facilitating tradeshows and special events; and spearheading sales efforts by identifying, targeting, and closing new business opportunities. This position will report to the Senior Vice President of Sales. Reference: 1172 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Sales  Location: Dallas, TX Description: The Director of Sales will develop, recruit and motivate the Account Executives and will develop their own new targeted corporate accounts to increase revenue for existing Freeman accounts. This position requires a strong ability to motivate and direct account executives and develop new-targeted corporate accounts. He or she will penetrate multiple levels within targeted organizations and will need to effectively communicate Freeman’s robust product and service offerings and will need to posses the ability to deliver what is promised. Experience with negotiating new contracts and managing established contract terms is required. Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 10 years of related industry experience is required for this position. Frequent travel is required. The duties may increase or decrease at any time at the discretion of management. Download detailed description Reference: 952 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Corporate Market Development Location: Little Rock, AR Description: With daily headlines trumpeting economic growth and exciting new developments, the future looks brighter than ever for Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau is seeking a Director of Corporate Market Development. This position is responsible for overall production from the corporate market segment, as well as working with the Director of Sales & Marketing on special projects and assignments in relation to that market segment. Position shall work with the Sales Team to ensure total cooperation between the corporate market sales effort and other departments. The Director of Corporate Market Development shall motivate, support, train and monitor performance of sales or support staff ultimately assigned to him or her. Four-year degree from an academic institution or hospitality related capacity preferred. download detailed description Reference: 1053 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Account Manager - National Sales Group Location: Headquarters - Dallas, TX Description: The Account Manager will report to the Vice President & General Manager, National Sales Group. This position will be responsible for the acquisition, development and maintenance of accounts that utilize our core competencies and provide a profitable contribution to the company. The Account Manager will typically need a minimum of five years prior experience as an account executive and/or related industry experience with Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or equivalent combination of education and experience. The preferred location for this position is Dallas, TX.  Consideration will be given to other locations based upon experience and work history with travel required up to 35%. Download detailed description Reference: 1005 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Sales Manager - Exhibitor Sales & Service Location: Headquarters - Dallas, TX Description: The Sales Manager – Exhibitor Sales & Services will report to the Director of Exhibitor Sales and Services. This position will be responsible for the acquisition, development and maintenance of accounts that utilize our core competencies and provide a profitable contribution to the company. This position will typically need a minimum of five years prior experience as an Account Executive and/or related industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or equivalent combination of education and experience. They will also have demonstrated capabilities to sell service and manage events and trade show environments with extensive requirements on both a local and a national basis. Frequent travel; up to 30 - 40% for periods as long as two weeks at a time is required. Download detailed description Reference: 945 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Regional Sales Location: Washington D.C. Description:  2,000 room hotel in Washington D.C. is seeking a Director of Regional Sales. This position is responsible for actively soliciting and contract conventions in the specialty segments from assigned geographic / vertical markets. Ensure that overall value of these programs meet specific revenue measures. Work within the assigned geographic team assigned, with special emphasis on supporting teammates through actively assisting / positioning the property to each customer. Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business Administration or related discipline preferred. Minimum of three years of Hospitality sales experience or experience in an equivalent field required with experience in the Specialty, Group and Convention Sales on both the regional and national level. Reference: 848 Contact: Respond to Posting