Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest. We have the following position open:.
Director of Convention Sales, Washington DC Satellite Office
Represent the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau to convention and meeting planners in the Eastern region, with a strong focus on the Washington, D.C. area.
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If you would like to be considered for future employment opportunities, please send resume and salary requirement to:
Human Resources
Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau
90 South West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
FAX to (801) 534-4980 or email Human Resources at hr@saltlake.org
Position Title: Director of Convention Sales, Washington DC Satellite Office
FLSA: Full Time, Exempt
Primary Responsibilities:
Represent the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau to convention and meeting planners in the Eastern region, with a strong focus on the Washington, D.C. area. Promotes and sells Salt Lake as a convention and meeting destination with primary focus on groups that use a multi-hotel package and the Salt Palace Convention Center/South Towne Exposition Center. Position will be based in the Washington, D.C. area, and work from a home office. Market Segment – TBD.
Position Qualifications:
- Four-year degree from an academic institution or equivalent and a minimum of five years hospitality industry sales or related experience. Understanding of hospitality/tourism industry required.
- Strong and consistent ability to prioritize activities within specific time guidelines and to handle multiple responsibilities within a specific time frame.
- Skills in account management, direct sales, and sales presentations.
- Possess excellent communication skills; written, oral, and grammatical.
- Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client and office demands.
- Good working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office software, GroupWise, and general office equipment. Experience with Simpleview CRM and MINT a plus.
Complete position description available from Human Resources.
Position Available: ASAP
Salary: DOE
Deadline for Application: November 14, 2008
Application: If you would like to be considered for this position, submit cover letter, resume and salary history to:
Human Resources
Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau
hr@saltlake.org
90 S. West Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Fax: 801-534-4980
Phone: 801-534-4968
Final candidates will be subject to background and reference checks. E/O/E