Job Postings - Last Updated June 25, 2009

Job Title: President & CEO Location: Washington DC Description: Previous hospitality industry experience in a leadership role is critical for this important position. A college degree from an accredited four year college or university with an MBA or MPA graduate degree preferred or acceptable equivalent. Must have proven success with building trust, respect and support from key stakeholders. Download detailed description Reference: 1442 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of Revenue Management Location: Southeast Description: Ability to expand your leadership capability while taking advantage of the strong yield management practices that you have.  This is a role where earlier transient business models come in handy, however group mix and evidence knowledge in this segment is crucial.  Excellent opportunity to gain exposure in the company which can lead to corporate role.  Relocation is available. Reference: 1472 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Manager- Corporate/Association Market Location: Ontario, CA Description: Ontario is located in Southern California's Inland Empire, one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Ontario is The Center of It All, in Southern California, with access via major freeways and the LA/Ontario International Airport. It is a medium sized city with a small town feel, and is home to the 225,000 square-foot Ontario Convention Center with 2,500 hotel rooms within walking distance of the Center. The Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau is seeking a National Sales Manager in the corporate/association market segment. The National Sales Manager will be responsible for promoting and selling Ontario as a meeting destination in the corporate/association segment on a local, regional and national level. The National Sales Manager will also achieve specific room night sales, along with convention rental revenue goals as assigned. Qualifications for this position include a four-year degree, preferably in the business or hospitality industry, as well as three years of sales experience in the hospitality industry. This position will require a strong sales background and strategic planning to attain quality business for the Ontario Convention Center, surrounding hotels and the community. The position will also require excellent written and oral communication skills. The National Sales Manager will report to the Director of Sales. Download detailed description Reference: 1447 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: President & CEO Location: Milwaukee, WI Description: VISIT Milwaukee has retained SearchWide to conduct a national search for a new President & CEO. More details about this opportunity will be available soon.  Reference: 1425 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Managing Director Location: Outer Banks North Carolina, NC Description: The Managing Director will be responsible for the growth of tourism through leisure and convention business segments to the Outer Banks 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 trade / civic organizations, government officials, hospitality industry partners, and local business leaders to represent the tourism industry and demonstrate the impact to Dare County. Current senior leadership experience in the tourism and hospitality industry is required, with emphasis in marketing, public relations and management.   A four year degree from an academic institution; marketing or business major is preferred and / or equivalent work experience. Download detailed description Reference: 1448 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Associate Vice President, Convention Sales Location: Denver, CO Description: VISIT DENVER is looking to hire an Associate Vice President, Convention Sales with overall strong leadership skills. This position will work with the Vice President of Sales & Services to develop, direct and execute all convention & meeting sales strategies and activities. Support company's vision, mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to community, accountability and ownership.  Broad functional knowledge and experience in areas of convention sales, customer relationship building internally and externally. High School Diploma or equivalent required; a four-year degree in a relevant field of study is required. Minimum 5 years experience in Convention Bureau and/or Hotel Sales with a proven track record of accomplishment. This position will report to the Vice President of Sales & Services. Download detailed description Reference: 1455 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Senior Vice President of Facilities Location: St. Louis, MO Description: St. Louis, one of the Midwest's most dynamic urban areas is actively recruiting for a Senior Vice President of Facilities for the America's Center complex which includes the Cervantes Convention Center, Edward Jones Dome Stadium and the Executive Conference Center. In conjunction with the President of the St. Louis CVC, the SVP will develop policy for the Facilities Division as well as direct and coordinate all operational activities within the facility to include events, security and capital improvements. This position will need a high-energy person that can bring something new to the facilities with their vision and creativity. Responsibilities will include maintaining ongoing professional relationships with local, regional, and national clients, vendors, union partners and other service providers to ensure that the entire complex remains competitive. St. Louis is a progressive region that is home to five Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the city and eight total in the metro area, the city thrives on a national reputation for being a corporate stronghold. Download detailed description Reference: 1465 Contact:  Respond to Posting

Job Title: Director of National Accounts Location:  Washington, DC Description:  One of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, lecture representation, media and event production and entertainment companies is seeking a Director of National Accounts. This consultative sales position will develop new business opportunities by helping organizations create a powerful meeting and event experience using world class talent, entertainment, production and creative media. The ideal candidate will be "in the know" and interested in, and familiar with, current events, including headline news, business trends, sports, and modern culture. Comfortable communicating with business leaders, achieving revenue goals and enjoys a consultative selling process. Since client contacts are made primarily by telephone, the successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator through this medium. This position will be based in Washington, DC. Reference: 1462 Contact:  Respond to Posting

Job Title: Executive Director  FILLED Location: Lubbock, TX Description: Visit Lubbock, The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Lubbock, TX is seeking an Executive Director who will be responsible for the daily management of the Visit Lubbock staff, administration of the budget, as well as development, coordination, and execution of sales and marketing activities to attract meetings, conventions, tour groups, and leisure travelers to the Lubbock area. He/she will need to immediately form strong and meaningful relationships with all stakeholder groups and evaluate their input and concerns; this includes government, hospitality industry, staff and local business leaders.  The Executive Director will be the face and voice of the industry throughout the community and communicate the vision for the organization and the accomplishments and maintain complete transparency at all times.  This position requires a college degree from an accredited four year college or university with a minimum of 5 years of travel/tourism or hospitality industry leadership experience, preferably in sales and marketing. A strong understanding of destination marketing is a plus. Reference: 1409 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Operations Manager Location: New York, NY Description: Major New York City attraction, with over 3 million visitors a year is seeking an Operations Manager. The person will have oversite for day to day business, and the broader perspective of service initiatives. Experience in operations of a similar attraction, perhaps aligned in hotel or cultural institutions could transfer skills if mass of business is evident in current scope of facility. Labor Union interaction is necessary. It is preferred to have an individual currently working in Manhattan/ the tri-state area. Reference: 1429 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Vice President of Global Account Management Location:  North East / Mid Atlantic Description:  The Vice President of Global Account Management will be responsible for facilitating strategic account planning discipline for Account Management staff including sales forecast, revenue projections, profitability analysis and measurable client satisfaction criteria for existing major accounts.  Knowledge of convention business and previous experience leading a large sales team. Reference: 1430 Contact:  Respond to Posting

Job Title: General Manager  Location: West Coast Area Description: The General Manager will oversee all operations/sales for a significant sized branch, located in the West Coast region. There is potential to grow the area significantly. This position will report directly to Dallas and will have 40 direct reports. This individual will be responsible for managing all operational activities, AV, transportation and warehouse (storage, refurbishing offsite from main office). One of the main priorities is to execute and navigate all business throughout the companies systems/offices. This individual MUST be a multi-tasker who is able to keep multiple projects moving efficiently and effectively in this high volume, fast paced environment. The ideal candidate will have previous GM experience and event/exhibit business background. Management experience with strong reporting skills and follow up needed. Knowledge of West Coast region corporate landscape is preferred. Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution (MBA preferred) with at least five (5) years related experience running a branch operation or large department is required. Reference: 1404 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Regional Vice President - Florida Location: Florida Description: Florida based executive wanted to develop business, while mentoring and recruiting an awesome team within the region to represent the brand of this leading provider to the meetings industry. 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. Excellent communication skills, ability to negotiate, and lead by example are the core traits for success. This is a full commission/performance based position seeking an aggressive sales leader to impact a large thriving market in Florida. Reference: 1274 Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: National Sales Manager Location: Midwest Description: A midwest convention & visitors bureau is seeking the hospitality professional to assume the key role of National 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. 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. Along 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. 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: Indianapolis, IN Description: The Vice President of Sales will work directly with the Senior Vice President of Sales and President/CEO. This person will be responsible for overseeing the sales, services and marketing operation for this dynamic organization. This individual will carry a couple key accounts. The position is very tactical and will be focused on teaching, mentoring, and maximizing business opportunities. This individual will reach out to the community stakeholders’ and work to establish and implement the strategies and tactics of sales and marketing with the objective of securing conventions, tradeshows and all other leisure travel. Ten years of professional experience in leadership roles with convention bureau, hotel sales or related travel industry required. Previous hotel and/or CVB experience is preferred. Hotel convention center expansion experience is a plus. Ideal candidate will be self motivated and self directed, a team player, detail oriented and must be able to multi-task. Mentor and motivate the existing sales staff, assess market segmentation and team deployment in coordination with the SVP. The right candidate will have excellent consensus building skills and immediately gain the trust of community stakeholders and current member. Approximately 25% of this person’s time will be spent traveling. Download detailed description Reference: 1356  Contact: Respond to Posting

Job Title: Account Executive – Sales Location:  See Description Description:  With 28 offices currently in North America, Freeman is growing. This world class leader and provider of corporate events, exhibits, experiential marketing, conventions and contract services for the production of expositions is seeking an Account Executive - Sales to be based at their headquarters in Dallas, Texas (New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Anaheim, Seattle, Atlanta or Orlando may be considered depending on level of experience within the Exhibit and Event industry). 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. This position will likely report into their corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX.  Download detailed description Reference: 1362  Contact:  Respond to Posting

Job Title: Vice President - Washington D.C. Location: Washington, DC Description: The Greater Washington D.C. area based executive wanted to develop business, while mentoring and recruiting an awesome team within the region to represent the brand of this leading provider to the meetings industry. 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. Excellent communication skills, ability to negotiate, and lead by example are the core traits for success. This is a full commission/performance based position seeking an aggressive sales leader to impact a large thriving market in the Greater Washington D.C. area. Download detailed description Reference: 1295 Contact: Respond to Posting