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Visit Salt Lake · 5 days ago

Sports Sales Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Visit Salt Lake is seeking a proactive Sports Sales Manager to drive sports-related bookings that generate room nights for the destination. The role involves building and maintaining a strong client base through effective communication and relationship management.

Non ProfitTourismTravel

Hiring Manager

Gerarding Blanco

Responsibilities

Generate sports-related bookings that produce room nights for the destination

Create and maintain client base, develop and sustain professional relationships with clients

Solicit business through telemarketing, personal calls, e-mail, and site inspections

Identify high-probability accounts through investigative research

Maintain contact with planners and rights holders during, and directly after their meetings and events to solicit for repeat business

Develop a strong working knowledge of all hotels/resorts, attractions, competition venues, and services in the area

Maintain an awareness of competitors’ products and promotions, and industry issues that influence sales

Maintain accurate information and current documentation of sales activities in CRM, or other designated database

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Hospitality sales experienceAccount managementSales presentationsMicrosoft OfficeSimpleviewSales environment adaptabilityCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Four-year degree from an accredited academic institution, or minimum of two years hospitality industry sales or related experience

Must have a strong desire and ability to thrive in a sales-related environment, including a positive and motivated attitude on meeting and exceeding goals

Strong and consistent ability to prioritize activities within specific time guidelines, and ability to handle multiple responsibilities within a specific time frame

Excellent written, oral and grammatical communication skills

Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based upon client and office demands

Good working knowledge of computers; Microsoft Office software, GroupWise, and general office equipment

Must be willing and able to travel