Events B2B Growth Pro — Travel‑Ready, Commission

PLI Cards; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PLI (Plasticard Locktech International) is the largest closed loop gift, loyalty, and hospitality card manufacturer in North America. Our Events team provides custom cobranded hotel key cards and event branding for major conventions, conferences, and trade shows.

The Business Development Representative, Events is responsible for generating new event business. This includes prospecting event organizers, pairing them with their host hotels, and selling event branding programs, including private

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales with a proven win record.
• Experience selling to events, meetings, hospitality, or promos preferred.
• Associate degree or two years of related experience.
• CRM proficiency and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience researching prospects online and on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and win new event business with organizers, associations, planners, and bureaus.
• Research conventions and pair holders with host hotels for opportunities.
• Make outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn outreach, and send samples; follow up inbound inquiries.
• Attend trade shows to generate leads and follow up promptly.
• Build presentations, quotes, and proposals for event key cards and branding.
• Support customers with events in planning, execution, and post-event follow-up.
• Grow and maintain a book of business, adding new accounts.
• Keep CRM activity, pipeline, and forecasts up to date.
• Meet or exceed activity, pipeline, and revenue goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Hunter mentality

Resilient under rejection

Time management

Commission-driven

Strong communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLI (Plasticard Locktech International) is the largest closed loop gift, loyalty, and hospitality card manufacturer in North America. Our Events team provides custom cobranded hotel key cards and event branding for major conventions, conferences, and trade shows.

The Business Development Representative, Events is responsible for generating new event business. This includes prospecting event organizers, pairing them with their host hotels, and selling event branding programs, including private