Vice President of Convention Sales

Travel Portland

$165K — $175K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in convention sales or related field
  • Proven leadership skills with a focus on sales performance
  • Strong connections within the hospitality industry
  • Ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Convention Sales & Services departments to achieve sales goals
  • Identify annual sales objectives and drive performance
  • Collaborate with local convention and meetings community
  • Develop business development channels to enhance sales
  • Work with marketing and public relations to promote sales initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
The Vice President of Convention Sales provides leadership to the Travel Portland Convention Sales & Services departments to optimize results in both short- and long-term sales efforts by identifying annual goals and driving performance to meet those goals and ensuring the fulfillment of the organization's contractual obligations. To be successful, the Vice President of Convention Sales must be able to lead the local convention and meetings community in aligning sales strategies and developing robust business development channels, while maintaining collaborative relationships externally with the International, domestic, and Portland hospitality community. Internally, the Vice President of Convention Sales works with various departments including marketing, public relations, and community engagement to develop programs that complement and promote the overall mission of the sales and services effort.

This is a full-time, exempt position. Starting salary range: $165,000-$175,000 plus incentive, DOE.

This position will be open until filled.

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