Chief Tourism Sales & Partnerships Officer

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson is seeking a dynamic Chief Sales Officer to lead all sales initiatives that drive visitation, economic impact, and brand growth for the state. You will manage domestic and international sales, sports and outdoor adventure tourism, and cultural tourism partnerships.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship-building, budgeting, and the ability to travel. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in sales or tourism leadership are preferred; this is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in sales or tourism leadership.
• Experience developing and leading sales strategies across domestic and international markets.
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to increase visitation, overnight stays, and economic impact across Mississippi.
• Lead and mentor sales teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Oversee domestic group, leisure, and meetings/conventions markets; direct international sales efforts with travel trade partners.
• Cultivate partnerships with tourism stakeholders to grow Mississippi’s brand and visitor economy.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi in Jackson is seeking a dynamic Chief Sales Officer to lead all sales initiatives that drive visitation, economic impact, and brand growth for the state. You will manage domestic and international sales, sports and outdoor adventure tourism, and cultural tourism partnerships.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship-building, budgeting, and the ability to travel. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in sales or tourism leadership are preferred; this is a