Strategic Group & Event Growth Lead

Overland Chauffeured Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Chauffeured Services in Kansas City seeks a Group & Event Development Manager to drive new corporate group and event business and build lasting relationships with planners, hotels, and venues. This is a business development and outside sales role focused on identifying prospects, presenting transportation solutions, and expanding Overland's presence in the hospitality and wedding communities.

The successful candidate will generate opportunities, manage a robust pipeline in CRM, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional B2B sales or business development experience.
• Experience in hospitality, corporate meetings/events, weddings, or related industries.
• Ability to build relationships with corporations, planners, and venues.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven CRM proficiency and pipeline management.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound calls, emails, networking, and events.
• Develop a qualified pipeline of corporate group and event opportunities.
• Build relationships with corporate meeting planners, travel professionals, and venues.
• Prepare proposals, pricing, and transportation plans; manage the sales cycle.
• Maintain CRM records and forecast pipeline.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales prospecting

CRM proficiency

Networking

Presentation skills

Communication

Industry knowledge

Time management

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overland Chauffeured Services in Kansas City seeks a Group & Event Development Manager to drive new corporate group and event business and build lasting relationships with planners, hotels, and venues. This is a business development and outside sales role focused on identifying prospects, presenting transportation solutions, and expanding Overland's presence in the hospitality and wedding communities.

The successful candidate will generate opportunities, manage a robust pipeline in CRM, and