Destination DC
Global Tourism Development Manager - Australia/New Zealand, India, Canada
Destination DC, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Global Tourism Development Manager - Australia/New Zealand, India, Canada
DESTINATION DC,
There is Only One DC--There is Only One You.Bring
your uniqueness to our team!POSITION SUMMARYReports to:
Director of Global Tourism DevelopmentAre you passionate about promoting Washington, DC as a top travel destination?
If you're a motivated individual with strong communication skills, strategic planning skills and a love for travel, we're looking for you!As our Global Tourism Development Manager, you'll be responsible for representing Destination DC at international trade shows and events. You'll build and maintain relationships with travel trade clients and partners, develop market-specific action plans, and provide exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for increasing the number of international overnight leisure visitors to Washington, DC through direct and indirect sales and promotions, with focus on Australia, New Zealand, India, and Canada markets.If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(include the following, but are not limited to):You'll be a great fit if...You are ready to be the face for Destination DC at international trade shows, sales missions and meetings to promote Washington, DC as a travel destination and follow up with all clients and requests.You can develop market-specific action plans to maximize visitation year-round through various marketing and promotion initiatives.You can identify, establish, and maintain relationships with travel trade clients and partners in targeted markets (Australasia and Canada).You understand the importance of those client connections and relationships.You are ready to manage the day-to-day in-market activities with our representation offices in Australia/New Zealand and India.You thrive in educating clients and partners on DC travel products through sales calls, presentations, training programs, familiarization tours, promotional literature, etc.You have a solid understanding of business building and how to identify and assist secondary feeder markets for potential growth and market changes.You thrive in organization and understanding the importance of maintaining detailed database and trace files of clients and partners and producing reports of sales activities as needed.You enjoy participating and servicing client/member special requests and attend local, regional, and national hospitality industry functions and organizations as appropriate.You enjoy staying abreast of industry trends and conditions.You have extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for Washington, DC and its facilities.What You Bring: Experience, Competencies & EducationDemonstrated 3-5 years' experience working in/with international markets in sales and/or destination promotion roles.Bilingual preferred; a professional proficiency in another language written and oral.A college degree, preferred, or equivalent professional experience in the travel trade industry with preference in tourism promotion management and hospitality.An interest in travel domestically and internationally (up to 40%) and work evenings and weekends as needed.Proven knowledge of international markets and their diversity.Great enthusiasm for promoting Washington, DC and its assets.Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software systems.Must be able to legally work in the United States of America.DESTINATION DC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe welcome all to apply and are committed to retaining, hiring, developing, and promoting diverse talent. We recognize and celebrate cultural differences within our organization by establishing opportunities for education and allyship.Please reach out to us if you need accommodations with an application.About Destination DCDestination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism, and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. www.washington.org
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DESTINATION DC,
There is Only One DC--There is Only One You.Bring
your uniqueness to our team!POSITION SUMMARYReports to:
Director of Global Tourism DevelopmentAre you passionate about promoting Washington, DC as a top travel destination?
If you're a motivated individual with strong communication skills, strategic planning skills and a love for travel, we're looking for you!As our Global Tourism Development Manager, you'll be responsible for representing Destination DC at international trade shows and events. You'll build and maintain relationships with travel trade clients and partners, develop market-specific action plans, and provide exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for increasing the number of international overnight leisure visitors to Washington, DC through direct and indirect sales and promotions, with focus on Australia, New Zealand, India, and Canada markets.If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply!Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(include the following, but are not limited to):You'll be a great fit if...You are ready to be the face for Destination DC at international trade shows, sales missions and meetings to promote Washington, DC as a travel destination and follow up with all clients and requests.You can develop market-specific action plans to maximize visitation year-round through various marketing and promotion initiatives.You can identify, establish, and maintain relationships with travel trade clients and partners in targeted markets (Australasia and Canada).You understand the importance of those client connections and relationships.You are ready to manage the day-to-day in-market activities with our representation offices in Australia/New Zealand and India.You thrive in educating clients and partners on DC travel products through sales calls, presentations, training programs, familiarization tours, promotional literature, etc.You have a solid understanding of business building and how to identify and assist secondary feeder markets for potential growth and market changes.You thrive in organization and understanding the importance of maintaining detailed database and trace files of clients and partners and producing reports of sales activities as needed.You enjoy participating and servicing client/member special requests and attend local, regional, and national hospitality industry functions and organizations as appropriate.You enjoy staying abreast of industry trends and conditions.You have extensive knowledge of and enthusiasm for Washington, DC and its facilities.What You Bring: Experience, Competencies & EducationDemonstrated 3-5 years' experience working in/with international markets in sales and/or destination promotion roles.Bilingual preferred; a professional proficiency in another language written and oral.A college degree, preferred, or equivalent professional experience in the travel trade industry with preference in tourism promotion management and hospitality.An interest in travel domestically and internationally (up to 40%) and work evenings and weekends as needed.Proven knowledge of international markets and their diversity.Great enthusiasm for promoting Washington, DC and its assets.Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software systems.Must be able to legally work in the United States of America.DESTINATION DC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERWe welcome all to apply and are committed to retaining, hiring, developing, and promoting diverse talent. We recognize and celebrate cultural differences within our organization by establishing opportunities for education and allyship.Please reach out to us if you need accommodations with an application.About Destination DCDestination DC, the lead destination marketing organization for the nation's capital, is a private, non-profit membership organization of nearly 1,000 businesses committed to marketing the area as a premier global convention, tourism, and special events destination with a special emphasis on the arts, cultural and historic communities. www.washington.org
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