Destination Development Manager

Virginia Tourism Corporation; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Destination Development Manager to oversee the Counties of Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Powhatan, Rappahannock and the City of Lynchburg. The role focuses on guiding community-based tourism, new product development, and related business initiatives across Virginia.

Ideal candidates will have at least five years in economic development, strategic planning, tourism, or

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively within a team.
• Exhibit sound judgment and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tourism development, marketing, economic development planning, entrepreneurship, leadership, and community development.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, goal setting, and project planning and implementation preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide tourism strategic planning, technical assistance, and product development guidance.
• Present to local, regional, state, and federal organizations.
• Provide cooperative marketing assistance to communities and small tourism-oriented businesses.
• Connect tourism industry representatives and small businesses with VTC services.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Decision making

Tourism development knowledge

Strategic planning

MS Office

Job description

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Destination Development Manager

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1792

The Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is seeking a Destination Development Manager to cover the Counties of Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Culpeper, Cumberland, Fauquier, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Powhatan, Rappahannock and the City of Lynchburg. This position will work with tourism industry partners and will facilitate the development of community-based tourism programs, new products, and tourism-related businesses. The successful candidate should live in one of the covered counties or city.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tourism strategic planning, technical assistance, and product development guidance
• Present to local, regional, state, and federal organizations
• Provide cooperative marketing assistance to communities and small tourism-oriented businesses
• Connect tourism industry representatives and small businesses with VTC services

Skills:

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience with prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability towork independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment
• Exhibit sound judgment in making decisions and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters
• Comprehensive knowledge of tourism development and marketing, economic development planning, entrepreneurship, professional leadership, and community development
• Considerable knowledge ofstrategic planning, goal setting, community visioning and value development, and project planning and implementation preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office suite

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in economic development, strategic planning, tourism, marketing, or related field preferred.

This position will have the ability to telecommute, must have access to reliable internet connectivity, and the discipline to work independently from a home office. Considerable travel and evening meetings within the served regions, including regular trips to the Richmond office and other parts of Virginia will be required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VTC uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship.

VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabi lities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or [e-mail] . TDD 1-800-828-1120.