Executive Meetings Manager
Executive Meetings Manager
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USD 58000 - 64000
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DESTINATION DC There is Only One DCThere is Only One You.
Bring your uniqueness to our team!
Position Summary
Reports To: Senior Manager In House Group Sales
Would you be described as someone who enjoys a day full of new and exciting opportunities Are you passionate about selling Washington D.C. as domestic and international meeting & conventions destination Destination DC (DDC) is hiring two Executive Meetings Managers to join the convention sales team within our Convention Sales Department. As our Executive Meetings Manager(s) you will be responsible for developing selfcontained business for the DC/metropolitan area as a convention and meetings destination.
If you are charismatic take the initiative creative and loves to travel while developing authentic client relationships this may be the ideal position for you.
Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following but are not limited to)
- Generate bookings for meetings and conventions in alignment with marketing priorities
- Identify research and prospect target accounts to uncover additional business opportunities for the city.
- Coordinate and participate in promotional events and industry trade shows with a goal towards developing Washington DC business interests.
- Produce sales leads for destinations hotel partners.
- Follow up on lead sources via inquiry trade shows and trade publications.
- Facilitate Washington Convention Center event proposals.
- Execute and oversee client site inspections.
- Assist the direct sales effort by attending sales missions meetings trade shows and other industryrelated functions as assigned.
- Maintain thorough product knowledge of the destination including the general area convention center hotels and services.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends and competing cities through trade publications industry events and travel.
- Manage client relationships to ensure adequate account servicing.
- Execute all other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager In House Group Sales Director of Sales and VicePresident of Convention Sales & Services.
- Minimum one (1) years of sales and/or hospitality industry experience is required.
- Bachelors Degree (B.S. /B.A.) from fouryear college or university in management sales marketing or related field is preferred but not required.
- Ability to read analyze articulate and interpret general business periodicals professional journals and technical procedures.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends; willingness to travel.
- Extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for city and facilities
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office customer relationship management software and destination management software systems required.
DESTINATION DC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We welcome all to apply and are committed to retaining hiring developing and promoting diverse talent. We recognize and celebrate cultural differences within our organization by establishing opportunities for education and allyship.
Please reach out to us if you need accommodations with an application.
About Destination DC
Destination DC the lead destination marketing organization for the nations capital is a private nonprofit membership organization of nearly 1000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention tourism and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts cultural and historic communities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
