Director of Destination Sales & Partnerships — Remote

eXploreLawrence; Lawrence (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tourism promotional organization in Lawrence, KS, is seeking a Director of Sales to develop and execute sales strategies, manage the sales process, and lead relationship-building efforts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in destination sales or hospitality. This full-time position offers flexibility in working hours and responsibilities include representing the organization at trade events and managing sales initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in destination sales or related industry.
• Proven ability to close business with strong negotiation skills.
• Experience managing incentive funds and understanding of ROI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee annual sales plans and strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end sales process and maintain CRM records.
• Represent eXplore Lawrence at events and trade shows.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Sales strategy development

CRM proficiency

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Job description

A tourism promotional organization in Lawrence, KS, is seeking a Director of Sales to develop and execute sales strategies, manage the sales process, and lead relationship-building efforts. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in destination sales or hospitality. This full-time position offers flexibility in working hours and responsibilities include representing the organization at trade events and managing sales initiatives.