Director of Sales

jsav; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

INSPIRE in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Director of Sales to lead the Sales team and manage live events at the Broadmoor Hotel with exceptional care. The role emphasizes growing client relationships, approving proposals, and coordinating with hotel sales to deliver seamless events.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in event technology sales, a proven track record of revenue growth, and professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• MinimumRequirements: Leadership experience managing a team.
• 3–5 years of event technology sales experience.
• Proven sales growth in a leadership role and revenue achievement.
• Experience in event hospitality sales.
• Professional demeanor and client relationship ability.
• Willingness to work days, nights, weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the INSPIRE Sales team to meet departmental goals.
• Develop rapport with existing clients and secure new business with hotel sales.
• Approve sales proposals and manage client interactions.
• Attend site and planning visits with clients and provide event support.
• Oversee event technology coverage and support the sales team when away.
• Protect INSPIRE and hotel interests including profitability and accountability.
• Attend preconference meetings with clients and mentor the sales team.
• Maintain strong hotel relationships and quarterly sales reviews.

Skills

Leadership experience

Event technology sales

Relationship building

Proposal development

Hospitality industry knowledge

Job description

At INSPIRE, we know the value of exceptional people. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with growth and career oriented succession planning. INSPIRE operates each day in a customer-focused, innovative, and team-based environment. Our people are the primary reason for our success.

We provide quality technology, qualified technicians, and a creative vision that enables our clients to effectively communicate at their conferences, meetings, and events-all while focusing on building trusting and lasting relationships through professional and personalized service.

We offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Paid Time Off/Holiday, 401(k), and additional voluntary benefits are available to all full-time employees at INSPIRE.

We are seeking a Director of Sales to work at the Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Job summary

The Director of Sales is responsible for leading the Sales team to meet their departmental goals and to support the overall INSPIRE team to manage live events at the Broadmoor Hotel seamlessly and with an exceptional level of care

Summary of essential job functions

• Responsible for the INSPIRE Sales team’s growth and performance
• Develop a strong rapport with existing INSPIRE clients and capture new business through partnership with the hotel sales team
• Approve sales proposals
• Manage client interactions, e.g., support clients directly, assist the Sales Team with proposals, attend site and planning visits
• Manage event technology, as necessary, e.g., provide coverage for the Sales Team if they are away
• Protect the best interests of INSPIRE and the hotel, e.g., support with event setup, profitability, and provide team support
• Attend preconference meetings with clients
• Mentor the INSPIRE Sales Team with support and accountability
• Maintain excellent sales relationship with the hotel, provide accountability to the hotel, including quarterly sales review, capture rate, etc
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Previous leadership experience managing a team
• 3-5 years of event technology sales experience
• Proven record of sales performance growth and revenue totals while in a sales leadership position
• Previous event hospitality sales experience
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to build trust and relationships with clients, internal team, and hotel leadership
• Flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends, as business needs dictate
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed

Preferred Skills and Specifications

• Director of Sales experience
• Experience working with event technology in the hospitality industry
• Extensive knowledge of event technology operations