Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,876.80 - $83,044.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee health clinic
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Retirement Plan
Job Description
Discover Denton is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the City of Denton, Texas. This organization plays a crucial role in promoting Denton as an attractive destination for conventions, meetings, and trade shows. Discover Denton's mission is to boost the local economy by driving tourism through strategic marketing, advertising, public relations, and other creative initiatives. The DMO works closely with city officials, hotels, event venues, and local businesses to position Denton as a top choice for event planners and visitors. Denton itself is known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse entertainment options, and welcoming community, making it an ideal... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proven experience in sales or marketing within the hospitality or tourism industry
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time
- Proficient with standard office equipment and computer software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and special events
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Must pass safety and drug testing requirements
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Regular and punctual attendance required
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, hospitality, business administration, or related field preferred
- Proven experience in convention or meeting sales, destination marketing, or hospitality sales
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Experience in lead generation and client relationship management
- Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms and social media marketing
- Ability to collaborate effectively with hotel partners and industry stakeholders
- Skilled in analyzing market trends and sales data
- Ability to conduct site inspections and client tours
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with the Denton area is a plus
Job Duties
- Solicit convention and meeting business in assigned markets through direct solicitations including presentations, trade show contacts, sales appointments, phone calls, social media channels, and proposal preparations
- Assist in the strategic planning of Discover Denton's travel, entertaining, and industry tradeshow calendar and budget
- Generate leads for Denton hotels and venues to retain and attract new and repeat convention business
- Research, develop and maintain new accounts in assigned market segments for future business
- maintain account management and sales activities of existing and prospective clients
- Create marketing and promotional presentations
- conduct virtual and face-to-face visits to rebooking client events and complete presentations to secure additional business
- Collaborate with Denton hotel staff to meet room night demands and exchange vital information
- Monitor and analyze convention and meeting business to ensure meeting strategic objectives
- provide recommendations and implement changes
- Assist with development of site inspections, client entertaining, and familiarization trips
- Coordinate and conduct site inspections and FAM tours for meeting and event planners
- Establish and preserve relationships in industry organizations
- promote the city of Denton and create awareness in local and national markets
- Create and maintain documents including reports, business correspondences, meeting specification needs, and bid proposals
- Assist with special projects as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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