Seattle-Based Hybrid Regional Event Sales Manager

PRA Business Events; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

PRA Business Events, a leading destination management company, is seeking a Regional Event Sales Manager based in Seattle with flexible work-from-home options and in-person meeting requirements. The role focuses on expanding the client base, growing a strong pipeline, and delivering standout event experiences while ensuring financial profitability.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in sales within DMC or related fields and a track record of hitting sales targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sales, preferably in DMC, incentive travel, event management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Tourism, Business Management, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven ability to meet sales goals consistently.
• Ability to develop solutions and resources for program development and negotiation.
• Strong supplier/partner relations and contract negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Increase sales by developing relationships with new accounts and growing existing ones while prioritizing client experiences and profitability.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts and build a robust pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop and deliver dynamic visual proposals to prospective clients.
• Work with Experience Design to align proposals with client goals and budgets.
• Qualify leads and develop innovative program strategies to win business and hit annual targets.
• Close business with clients, securing deposits and contracts before transitioning to production team.

Skills

Sales experience

DMC experience

Account management

Proposal presentation

Negotiation

Client relations

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality & Tourism

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

PRA Business Events, a leading destination management company, is seeking a Regional Event Sales Manager based in Seattle with flexible work-from-home options and in-person meeting requirements. The role focuses on expanding the client base, growing a strong pipeline, and delivering standout event experiences while ensuring financial profitability.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in sales within DMC or related fields and a track record of hitting sales targets.