Meet Minneapolis · 1 day ago
National Account Executive
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expMeet Minneapolis is dedicated to enhancing the economic and social prosperity of the Minneapolis community by attracting visitors and events. The National Account Executive is responsible for generating new convention and group business from the faith-based market, building relationships with planners and organizations to secure meetings that support the city's economic impact goals.
ConsultingLeisureNon ProfitProperty ManagementReal EstateTourismTravel
Hiring Manager
Karel Havle, Jr., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Effectively carry out duties as assigned by the President / CEO, Senior Vice President Destination Sales & Service, and the Director of Meeting Sales
Achieve annual definite and tentative room night goals and other job-related goals as assigned
Actively prospect to develop business and generate new leads
Maintain communication on account activity through tasks, leads, updates, cancellations, definite groups, and site tours
Manage progress of tentative accounts
Coordinate all aspects of bid proposals
Organize and conduct client site inspections and FAM tours as required
Update and effectively utilize all databases provided such as iDSS and MINT
Travel, as required, to attend business-related trade shows, sales missions, sales calls, training, meetings, and sales presentations
Develop and execute sales presentations
Professionally conduct phone conversations, electronic correspondence and personal visits with meeting planners, hotel sales personnel, and other hospitality industry partners
Attend bi-monthly sales meeting and other sales-related meetings as necessary
Attend Director of Sales, General Manager/Director of Sales, and local industry meetings, as required
Maintain a current base of knowledge of Meet Minneapolis partners to include hotels, Minneapolis Convention Center and other local venues, businesses or organizations that can assist our efforts
Strive to improve the effectiveness of the Meet Minneapolis sales organization and lead by example
Conduct all activities in a professional and ethical manner
Utilize all Meet Minneapolis technology to its complete capability
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree from an academic institution, business or hospitality preferred
Five years minimum of hospitality industry sales experience; preference will be given to candidates experienced in selling multi-property and/or convention centers
Proven track record in business development and managing clients from assigned segments
Strong and consistent ability to prioritize activities within specific time guideline and to handle multiple responsibilities within a specific time frame
Willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays based on client and office demands
Strong analytical skills to be able to determine quality of business and best-suited business opportunities for community
Skill and ability to develop and implement portions of a business plan and manage a budget
Excellent communication skills - written, oral, listening, and grammatical
Ability to operate computer, e-mail system and general office equipment including Windows based software programs and others as needed
Commitment to the organization's values, including Service, Collaboration, Inclusion, Passion and Integrity
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Previous experience selling to the Religious market a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
STD/LTD
Life Insurance
401(k)
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Personal volunteer time for employees who are benefits eligible
Company
Meet Minneapolis
Meet Minneapolis is a Property Management company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melvin Tennant
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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