Visit Tampa Bay leads the effort of economic development through tourism. Our vision is to Spark Global Passion for Visiting Tampa Bay. Our mission is to Create Vibrant Economic Growth by Selling and Promoting the Tampa Bay Destination. The independent not-for-profit organization represents more than 700 businesses throughout Tampa Bay and promotes the area as a choice destination for conventions and visitors.
Currently, we are looking for an enthusiastic, goal-oriented meeting and convention sales professional to join our team as a National Sales Manager-Small Meetings Market representing Tampa Bay. This person will be responsible for sales and marketing activities that promote the Tampa Bay area to meeting professionals and trade show managers as a destination for conventions, conferences, and trade shows.
Responsibilities:
- Research and generate convention center and individual hotel bookings
- Coordinate and personally deliver bid presentations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts within industry databases/directories to prospect for new business
- Organize promotional opportunities that foster awareness of Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County
- Promote familiarization trips and site inspections
- Create and adhere to a detailed budget and marketing plan for the market each year
- Maintain well-informed working knowledge of all hotels, attractions, and services
- Attend conferences, tradeshows, sales missions, and networking meetings to promote Tampa Bay
- Maintain membership and participation in relevant trade organizations and industry meetings
- Coordinate and participate in outside sales callsEducation, Experience, and Qualifications
- Two or four year degree from an accredited college, university, or hospitality institution
- Minimum of five years of direct meetings and convention sales experience
- Knowledge & experience of the tourism and hospitality industries
- Presents excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrates an energetic personality
- Self-motivated with ability to manage time effectively
Visit Tampa Bay Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary is commensurate with experience
- Commissions of 15% of base salary paid quarterly in correlation with achievement of goal
- Additional Uncapped Commissions paid for goals achieved over 100%
- 95% Paid healthcare premiums; buy- up insurance policies with company funded HSA is offered
- 100% Paid life insurance with an optional buy-up
- 100% Paid short-term and long-term disability premiums
- 100% Paid Dental Insurance
- 100% Paid Vision Insurance
- 5% Company Matched 401(k) plan with full vesting after three years
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid parking downtown
- Generous paid time off
- 10+ Holidays per year
- Ongoing career training & development
If you are qualified & interested in this position please send your resume to: [email protected]
Please note that resumes without direct meetings and convention experience will not be considered. http://www.visittampabay.com/about-us/job-opportunities/
