Group Sales Manager

Join the City of Hampton as a Group Sales Manager and play a key role in driving convention and meeting business to our vibrant city. You'll use your strategic sales skills and customer service expertise to exceed sales goals, generating revenue that enhances the quality of life for our residents. This is your chance to independently craft and implement innovative sales tactics while contributing to Hampton's growth and success. If you're passionate about building relationships and achieving results, we want you on our team!

The purpose of the class is to develop convention and meeting business for the City of Hampton through strategically-applied sales tactics, outreach and customer service. The incumbent is charged with meeting and exceeding sales goals in an effort to generate revenue for the City of Hampton that contributes to quality of life services for the Citys residents. The class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field of study preferred.
• Requires three (3) 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.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
• Thorough knowledge of conference event management required.
• Must possess or obtain the Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) certification when the employee meets the requirements of practical experience and vocational training required by the certification.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and must have and maintain a satisfactory drivers record based on the City of Hamptons criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• The incumbent may be considered essential personnel during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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