Sales Manager II



Job Details

Sales Manager II
Employer

City of Grapevine

Salary

$5,685.03 Monthly

Location

Grapevine, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

170850-13

Department

Convention and Visitors Bureau

Division

Convention & Visitors Bureau- Administration

Opening Date

08/16/2017

Basic Function

Promotes and markets City of Grapevine Convention Center and hotel and meeting facilities to potential users.

Nature & Scope

Under limited direction and supervision, performs sales and promotional efforts designed to generate and develop revenue and fees from all existing Grapevine hotels, meeting facilities, attractions, and festivals and events. Duties include:
 
1.         Implement sales and promotional plans and strategies to solicit through written and
            verbal methods various groups, organizations, corporations, etc. for the purpose of
            developing potential hotel and/or facility, attractions, etc users, with focus on regional,
            national and international markets.
 
2.         Implement sales prospecting efforts targeted primarily at bringing prospective business
            users to Grapevine hotels, meeting facilities, attractions, or festivals and events.
 
3.         Under direction of immediate supervisor, exhibit at trade shows promoting Grapevine's convention facilities and services, hotels, meeting areas, visitor attractions, etc.
 
4.         Develop and conduct personal sales missions with a focus on the regional market,
            referrals, and repeat business.  
 
5.         Maintain product knowledge by frequent site visits and regular liaisons with industry
            partners. 
 
6.         Maintain records and reports on prospective leads and sales activities for additional
            sales efforts and contacts.
 
7.         Develop and prepare sales call reports, leads and correspondence for potential and
            established clients and follow up through planned marketing efforts, bid packets and
            direct mail campaigns.
 
8.         Attend and participate in CVB department and hotel sales meetings.
 
9.         Maintain a close working relationship with hotel sales and service staff and mentors
            sales support staff.

Required Skills

Requires a 4-year college degree with 3-4 years sales and marketing experience in hotels, convention centers, convention and visitor bureaus or associations or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Above average reading and math skills. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Knowledge of marketing and sales theories, principles and practices.
Computer skills to include Microsoft Word and sales database management. Flexibility and overnight travel required.
Must pass a credit check and have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by city policy.

Regular full-time employees are assigned to work at least 40 hours per week, and are eligible for the City's benefit package, subject to the conditions and limitations of each program.

The City of Grapevine offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package for regular full-time employees, click here.

01
Do you meet the following min. requirements
  • A 4-yr college degree with 3-4 years of sales and marketing experience in hotels, convention centers, convention and visitor bureaus or associations.
  • A combination of accredited college hours and work experience in sales and marketing in hotels, convention centers, convention and visitor bureaus or associations that is equal to a minimum of 7 years.
  • None of the above
02
Do you have the flexibility to travel as needed?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have the ability to work flexible hours and some weekends?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Grapevine
Address
P. O. Box 95104, 200 South Main Street

Grapevine, Texas, 76099
Phone
817-410-3176

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