Event Sales Manager

HADCO Staffing Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

401k available after 1 year

Job summary

HADCO Staffing Solutions is seeking an Account Executive in Tucson, AZ to drive revenue and manage client relationships within the luxury hospitality and travel sector. This role involves lead generation, client engagement, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure exceptional service delivery. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years in sales or account management. Compensation includes a competitive salary ranging from $68,000 to $75,000 plus commission. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of sales or account management experience in luxury hospitality, DMC, or high-end travel sector.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-touch accounts simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Build long-term relationships with event planners and corporate clients.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Account Executive - Tucson, AZ.

Destination Management Company

Position Overview

The Account Executive is responsible for driving revenue by developing and managing client relationships for high-end leisure, corporate, and group travel programs in Tucson. This role serves as the primary liaison between clients, the resort and internal operations team, ensuring the seamless execution of DMC services.

The Account Executive leads the sales and development process for events and programs, including lead generation, client site inspections, program scoping, budget development, and contracting. Working in close collaboration with the operations team, this role supports each program from initial concept through final execution to ensure exceptional client experiences and successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify, target, and secure new business opportunities within the hotel account.
• Conduct sales calls, site inspections and client presentations.
• Prepare customized proposals, contracts, and pricing structures aligned with client needs and company profitability goals.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue goals.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts/hotel.
• Build long-term relationships with event planners and corporate clients as well as hotel contacts.
• Understand client preferences and proactively recommend curated destination experiences.
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
• 3-5+ years of sales or account management experience in luxury hospitality, DMC, or high-end travel sector.
• Exceptional negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-touch accounts simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft office.

Key Competencies

• Relationship-driven and client-focused mindset.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Revenue-focused with strong closing ability.
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple client and events at once.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + commission structure.
• Performance-based bonuses (yearly).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and professional development support.
• 401k available after 1 year.

Annual Salary: $68-$75,000 plus a very nice commission/bonus program, with benefits.