Director of Convention Sales and Marketing | Full-Time | Hilliard Center
About The Position
The Director of Convention Sales and Marketing will ensure the sales team at the facility meets all individual and departmental sales goals. This position is responsible for the overall tasks related to Sales for the facility and will also lead all sales personnel in establishing goals, procedures and daily duties. This role pays an annual salary of $80,000 to $100,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until April 24, 2026.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-7 years of increasingly responsible sales experience for a convention center, sports franchise, hotel or other similar public assembly or hospitality facility, including supervisory responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course works in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
- Ability to work event nights, weekends and holidays as required
- Has a strong track record of building relationships and generating new business
- Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, customer service skills
- Enthusiastic and positive thinker
- Strong PC and data processing skills; working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, as well as database management software
Responsibilities
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of all Sales programs and activities
- Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Sales Department within the facility including sales tools and materials, proposals, sales calls and contracts
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate all sales personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for providing marketing, booking and sales services
- Participate in the development and administration of the annual budget; forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary
- Prepare written proposals; reevaluate potential business value of various events and clients; initiate contractual arrangements
- Conduct tours of facility for potential licensees; answer questions and provide information regarding facility capabilities
- Meets with General Manager and SVP of Convention Centers on a regular basis to discuss all matters pertaining to sales operations
- Travel to regional areas throughout the year in search of new business
- Budget and work within operating budget
- Responsible for all revenue generation
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
