Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,509.31 - $47,860.24
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
prescription insurance
Wellness Program
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
paid personal leave
sick leave
Military leave
Paid holidays
retirement program
Deferred Compensation
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
Job Description
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's leading economic and community development agency dedicated to fostering growth and new opportunities across a diverse range of sectors. With a focus on recruiting new companies to Mississippi, supporting existing businesses in their expansion efforts, and providing valuable assistance in areas such as energy, small and minority business development, trade, film, and retiree recruitment, MDA plays a pivotal role in the economic advancement of the state. Furthermore, MDA actively promotes tourism through its division, Visit Mississippi, attracting millions of visitors annually and contributing significantly to the state's tourism economy. MDA also oversees... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Ability to travel frequently overnight and out-of-state
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficiency in sales tracking and reporting tools
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in tourism, hospitality management, business, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in tourism sales, destination marketing, or hospitality sales
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
- Knowledge of destination marketing organizations and tourism industry dynamics
Job Duties
- Promote Mississippi's tourism assets statewide and nationally to drive visitation
- Execute sales strategies aligned with Visit Mississippi's goals
- Identify and pursue new domestic market opportunities
- Support the Chief Sales Officer in meeting sales targets
- Build and maintain relationships with DMOs, CVBs, attractions, and stakeholders
- Represent Visit Mississippi at regional and national trade shows and events
- Support destination development efforts by identifying product gaps and market opportunities
- Track sales activity and prepare reports
- Collaborate with marketing and communications teams
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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