Austin Event Sales Executive - Hospitality & DMC

Cohera; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

DMCP/CMP certification

Industry memberships

Discretionary PTO

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cohera in Austin is seeking an Account Executive to lead client and hotel partner relationships, actively prospect new opportunities, and guide pricing strategies to meet financial targets. You will work closely with internal teams to deliver memorable corporate events and maintain high client satisfaction.

The role requires hospitality experience, sales savvy, and strong CRM/office software skills, with opportunities to participate in industry events and fam tours across the region.

Qualifications

• Six or more years total work experience with a minimum of three years of hospitality (DMC or hotel) experience.
• Two years of sales related experience preferred.
• Advanced skills in CRM systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship lead for assigned clients and hotel partners.
• Actively prospect and develop new opportunities within designated market territories as currently structured.
• Oversee the development of pricing strategies; ensure alignment with margin targets and financial goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service through the creative development and fulfillment of program content.
• Promote destination and company capabilities via sales trips and formal presentations to incentive and corporate clients and hotels, as required by your supervisor and General Manager.
• Develop and nurture consistent relationships with key hotels/hoteliers including hotel sales drops, site visits, and hotel outings in collaboration with Business Development.

Skills

CRM systems

Verbal and written communications

Negotiation

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cohera in Austin is seeking an Account Executive to lead client and hotel partner relationships, actively prospect new opportunities, and guide pricing strategies to meet financial targets. You will work closely with internal teams to deliver memorable corporate events and maintain high client satisfaction.

The role requires hospitality experience, sales savvy, and strong CRM/office software skills, with opportunities to participate in industry events and fam tours across the region.