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Convene

Event Sales Executive

Convene, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Sales Executive

Washington DC

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing and improving. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to join us on this journey.

Convene is looking for a Sales Executive to join Convene’s Sales team based in the Washington DC Metro area. In this role, you will be responsible for continuing to build the Convene brand in an existing market, developing business relationships, and driving revenue across all properties in the Convene portfolio, in alignment with the company growth strategy. We need someone who can effectively uncover new opportunities, engage with our clients and build meaningful relationships. The Sales Executive will report directly to the Vice President of Sales, with a dotted line to the Senior Director of WorkPlace Sales.

What You’ll Do:

Maintain extensive knowledge of Convene products and locations while building the brand locally

Conduct and coordinate thorough site inspections, virtual tours and demos, client appointments

Discover new local meeting and event decision-makers, maintain and grow current and prospective clients and referral partners

Responsible for closing new and renewing existing WorkSuite clients, working closely with our local broker partner

Rapidly respond to all client inquiries and other communication

Generate, negotiate, and close agreements to client specifications while adhering to internal pricing guidelines

Maintain thorough knowledge of competitive set and relationships with counterparts

Attend trade shows, receptions, and informational sessions to prospect for new business

Reach and exceed budgeted goals per month and year

70% of the individual goal will be for Meetings sales, 30% will be for WorkSuite sales

What We Look For:

3-5+ years high volume Corporate Event & Meetings Sales experience in the Washington DC market

Experience in Commercial Real Estate or Flex Office/ coworking is a major advantage

Ability to work quickly and flexibly

Growth company DNA: building and scaling are in your bones

Alignment with Convene’s core values: genuine, relentless, integrity, and teamwork (GRIT)

Compensation:

Base Salary :

Salary Min: $65,000 Salary Max: $70,000

This role is also eligible for Convene's sales commission program.

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Who We Are:

Convene is a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and operates premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces. It is the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in North America and the UK with a network of 39 locations across nine cities; Convene’s portfolio of brands includes etc.venues, Club 75, and the “by Convene” label for bespoke locations in partnership with other organizations. With a combined 44 years of experience, Convene brands bring hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, partnering with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased building value while also creating premium experiences for tenants. The company counts Ares, RXR Realty, and Hudson’s Bay Company among its investors, and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by

Forbes

and a Best Workplace by

Inc.

magazine,

Fortune

magazine, and

Built In . Learn more at

https://convene.com/.

We’re Here For You:

At Convene, you’ll receive:

Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one

Medical and insurance navigation support through Eden Health

Flexible vacation time plus time off for your birthday

A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge

401K plan with company matching

Professional development support

A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team

The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

A culture of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity and Teamwork)

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