Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,025.00 - $91,844.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Sentara health medical insurance
OptumRx
Delta Dental insurance
Anthem Blue View vision
FSA reimbursement accounts
Trust Mark universal life insurance
legal resources plan
Mission Square retirement plans
Paid Time Off
maternity leave
Parental bonding leave
care for sick parent leave
Birthday leave
personal day
Paid holidays
Group Life Insurance
Employee assistance program
Workers' compensation
Direct Deposit
Job Description
The City of Hampton, Virginia, is seeking an experienced and driven Group Sales Manager to join its Convention and Visitors Bureau. As a prominent city on the southeastern coast, Hampton combines rich history with vibrant cultural attractions, making it an ideal destination for conventions, meetings, and events. The Bureau acts as a key player in promoting the city’s appeal to event planners and business groups, offering a wide range of support services to ensure seamless event execution. This full-time, permanent role is based in Hampton, VA, and offers an annual salary range of $51,025 to $91,844, reflecting the importance of... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, communications, business or a related field of study preferred
- Three years of full-time equivalent experience in demonstrated hotel and/or destination sales performance preferably with a hotel, attraction, event marketing or destination marketing organization
- Experience in hospitality industry and/or meetings event field preferred
- Combination of education and experience may be considered
- Thorough knowledge of conference event management required
- Must possess or obtain the Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) certification when practical experience and vocational training requirements are met
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on City of Hampton criteria
- Must successfully pass a background check prior to employment or promotion
- May be considered essential personnel during city emergency situations which may require long hours and unusual schedules
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, communications, business, or related field preferred
- Minimum of three years of full-time equivalent experience in hotel and/or destination sales performance
- Experience in hotel, attraction, event marketing, or destination marketing organization preferred
- Knowledge of conference event management
- Ability to obtain Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) certification when eligible
- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to pass criminal background check
Job Duties
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans for convention and meeting business
- Build and maintain relationships with hotels, event planners, and tourism partners
- Achieve and surpass sales goals to generate revenue for the city
- Represent the City of Hampton at industry events and trade shows
- Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate and support successful event execution
- Monitor market trends and competitors to identify new business opportunities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of conference and event management practices
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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