Small Meetings Manager

Responsibilities: Manage accounts within designated market segment and work toward individual sales targets Manage a high volume of leads and RFPs distributed to hotel partners Have an in-depth knowledge of Tampa products to promote our diverse and culture-rich destination Driven to seek out new meeting and convention leads Negotiate and mediate clients' and partners' information to create accurate and winning bids Dynamically and confidently deliver bid presentations to prospects Ensure clients and partners always experience a welcoming and hospitable environment Use creativity to plan and execute customer FAMs, site visits, and events Accurately update and manage client information, correspondence, and activity in CRMEducation Experience and QualificationsMUST have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of hotel group sales, convention center sales, or DMO group business experience Degree from an accredited college or university in Tourism/Hospitality preferred Must possess strong communication and customer service skills Must be knowledgeable with presentation software programs and customer databases Must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Must be able to work on-site in the downtown Visit Tampa Bay’s office Have availability on some weekends and evenings Must be able to travel out of town 30% of time for industry events and client presentations

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary is commensurate with experience Incentive pay for completion of goals 100% company-paid benefits health, dental, vision, life, and disabilityHSA/FSA with Company contributions Company 5% matched 401(k) plan eligibility aer 90-days employment Generous paid time off 10+ holidays per year Ongoing career training and development Company-paid downtown parking Cellphone reimbursement Education and training reimbursement