VisitColumbusGA · 1 day ago
Sales Manager
Columbus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
5+ years expVisitColumbusGA is seeking an energetic and driven Sales Manager to join their growing sales team. This role is essential to executing sales strategies that promote Columbus, Georgia as a premier destination for meetings and conventions, with responsibilities including generating sales reports, managing accounts, and developing effective sales plans.
AdvertisingCustomer ServiceMarketing
Hiring Manager
Tonja Ray-Smith, TMP, FEP
Responsibilities
Generating monthly sales reports
Develop local, regional and national Fraternal, Group Leisure/Motorcoach, and Civic/Club accounts located in the Southeast region
Develop and manage an effective sales plan to meet established market goals
Accurately manage data in the CRM database using standard operating procedures. This includes account maintenance, recording meeting profiles and history and producing and distributing sales leads
Prepare creative, high quality bid proposals and presentations to secure group business
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with accommodation, attraction and service partners for the purpose of maximizing selling opportunities
Responsible for key sales initiatives including regular sales calls, travel, industry trade marketplaces, sales mission and client events
Work closely with Director of Sales to identify new opportunities and develop strategies/tactics to increase sales
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree, high school diploma or GED with relevant hotel, hospitality, or destination sales experience required
Minimum five years of sales experience, preferably in tourism, hotels, or destination sales
Experience in the hospitality/tourism industry desired
Ability to manage and track details and follow quality control best practices
Self-motivated, willing to learn and create new processes, and comfortable with direction while also being self-managed
Ability to work and make decisions proactively, take initiative, prioritize, plan, and meet deadlines
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Demonstrates knowledge or a willingness to learn the Tourism Industry and/or Group Sales, its vocabulary, and its unique set of sales and marketing needs
Problem solver and highly collaborative
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Existing experience in a sales environment that focuses on developing client relationships is a must
Ideal candidate is looking to grow within the organization and the tourism industry
Valid driver's license
Travel (estimated 25-35% of time)
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, particularly during meetings, conferences, and events
Ability to travel frequently (via car, plane, etc.) as required for client meetings, industry events, and sales presentations
Ability to navigate and participate in various events, including attending trade shows, conferences, and networking activities, which may involve prolonged standing, walking, talking and lifting/carrying items, up to 25 pounds
Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment with frequent computer and phone use for extended periods
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and CRM/sales software (Tempest/iDSS) preferred
Benefits
Insurance: 100% coverage for employee-only health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and supplemental AFLAC coverage
Annual paid time off: 12 vacation days, 12 personal days, 12 sick days, and 12 company holidays
Retirement: 401k with 10% employer contribution after one (1) year (no employee match required)
Professional development: professional trade shows, conferences, and certifications planned and budgeted annually
Company
VisitColumbusGA
VisitColumbusGA is the official destination marketing organization for Columbus.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase