Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager

Brevard County; Satellite Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County is seeking an experienced tourism development professional to proactively solicit new business, manage accounts, and coordinate meeting and convention bookings on the Space Coast.

You will be the primary liaison between meeting planners and hospitality partners, promoting Space Coast to association, corporate, and SMERF groups to secure meetings and conventions, with a required Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Three years of experience in hotel sales, catering, convention service, or a similar Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) role.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicit new business and manage accounts.
• Coordinate meeting and convention bookings and grow meetings funnel.
• Serve as primary liaison between meeting planners and hospitality partners (hotels, venues, vendors).
• Promote the Space Coast to association, corporate, and SMERF meeting planners to secure meetings and conventions.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Convention sales

Vendor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Department: Tourism Development Office

Organizational Unit: Tourism Development

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$2,295.68 to $2,525.25 bi-weekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Beachside/Cocoa Beach. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include evenings and weekends. Performs experienced professional work in the proactive solicitation of new business, account management, and coordination of meeting and convention bookings; serves as the primary liaison between meeting planners and hospitality partners including hotels, venues, and vendors; and promotes the Space Coast to association, corporate, and SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal) meeting planners to secure meetings and conventions.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or a closely related field PLUS three (3) years of experience in hotel sales, catering, convention service, or a similar Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) role. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:20 lbs.
   • CARRY:20 lbs.
   • PUSH:20 lbs.
   • PULL:20 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:5 - 8 hours
   • WALK:3 - 5 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   • In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A