Visit Salt Lake
National Sales Director
Visit Salt Lake - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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Visit Salt Lake This range is provided by Visit Salt Lake. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Visit Salt Lake Salt Lake is a place where elevation meets aspiration. An active urban city set at the foot of spectacular mountains. A place for open minds and fresh perspectives. This is an exciting time to be in Salt Lake: a brand new $5.1B SLC International Airport expansion, a recently opened 700-key Hyatt Regency convention hotel, several new hotels in the development pipeline, population and business growth (Utah has been the fastest growing state in the nation since 2010, primarily driven by Salt lake), host of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game and recently announced as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympics…Salt Lake is on fire, and we’re just getting started. To capitalize on this incredible growth and to achieve Visit Salt Lake’s ambitious vision, we’re seeking a results-driven and collaborative National Sales Director to join our team. This role focuses on promoting Salt Lake as a premier meeting destination for groups between 150 and 1,500 attendees from an assigned geographical market. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity in developing innovative sales and marketing strategies, maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, and work collaboratively to meet shared goals and elevate Salt Lake’s visibility in the competitive meetings and events landscape. Primary Responsibilities Generate sales leads for single hotels/resorts, Salt Palace Convention Center, and Mountain America Expo Center. Create and maintain a client base; develops and sustains professional relationships with clients. Solicit business through telemarketing, correspondence, personal appointments, site inspections, bid presentations, buyer education trips, attendance at trade shows and industry events. Maintain contact with planners during their respective meetings, and directly after to solicit for repeat business. Develop a well-informed working knowledge of major hotels, venues, attractions, and services in the Salt Lake area. Maintain an awareness of competitors’ products and promotions, and industry issues that influence sales. Analyze individual trade show and industry event participation to determine best return on investment. Demonstrate creativity by developing engaging sales materials, presentations, and campaigns to showcase Salt Lake’s offerings. Engage in strategic planning to align sales activities with broader organizational objectives. Cultivate and maintain strong local relationships with community partners and stakeholders to support destination marketing efforts. Collaborate effectively with team members, sharing insights and supporting a positive team dynamic. Maintain accurate information and current documentation of sales activities in Simpleview CRM. Contribute to marketing plan and budget development. Complete all other reasonable requests from management. Working Relationships Reports directly to the Chief Sales Officer. Works closely with Visit Salt Lake staff, particularly sales assistants, and meeting & convention sales colleagues. Also, works with meeting planners, hotel sales staff, Salt Palace Convention Center and Mountain America Expo Center staff on a regular basis. Qualifications Four-year degree from an academic institution or equivalent is preferred but not required. A minimum of three years of hospitality or hotel industry sales experience is required. Understanding of the hospitality/tourism industry is crucial for this role. 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. Demonstrated strategic planning skills and the ability to develop creative solutions. Proven ability to build and maintain local relationships within the community and industry. Excellent communication skills; written, oral, and grammatical. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and support team objectives. Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client and office demands. Must be able to travel and drive a car. Good working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office software, Outlook, and general office equipment. Experience with SimpleView CRM and EmpowerMINT is a plus. Benefits Package Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability. 401(k) plan, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and major holidays PTO. Application Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter at HRvisitSL@visitsaltlake.com. Visit Salt Lake is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Final candidates will be subject to a background and reference check. E/O/E Seniority level
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National Sales Director
role at
Visit Salt Lake Join to apply for the
National Sales Director
role at
Visit Salt Lake This range is provided by Visit Salt Lake. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$85,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Visit Salt Lake Salt Lake is a place where elevation meets aspiration. An active urban city set at the foot of spectacular mountains. A place for open minds and fresh perspectives. This is an exciting time to be in Salt Lake: a brand new $5.1B SLC International Airport expansion, a recently opened 700-key Hyatt Regency convention hotel, several new hotels in the development pipeline, population and business growth (Utah has been the fastest growing state in the nation since 2010, primarily driven by Salt lake), host of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game and recently announced as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympics…Salt Lake is on fire, and we’re just getting started. To capitalize on this incredible growth and to achieve Visit Salt Lake’s ambitious vision, we’re seeking a results-driven and collaborative National Sales Director to join our team. This role focuses on promoting Salt Lake as a premier meeting destination for groups between 150 and 1,500 attendees from an assigned geographical market. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity in developing innovative sales and marketing strategies, maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders, and work collaboratively to meet shared goals and elevate Salt Lake’s visibility in the competitive meetings and events landscape. Primary Responsibilities Generate sales leads for single hotels/resorts, Salt Palace Convention Center, and Mountain America Expo Center. Create and maintain a client base; develops and sustains professional relationships with clients. Solicit business through telemarketing, correspondence, personal appointments, site inspections, bid presentations, buyer education trips, attendance at trade shows and industry events. Maintain contact with planners during their respective meetings, and directly after to solicit for repeat business. Develop a well-informed working knowledge of major hotels, venues, attractions, and services in the Salt Lake area. Maintain an awareness of competitors’ products and promotions, and industry issues that influence sales. Analyze individual trade show and industry event participation to determine best return on investment. Demonstrate creativity by developing engaging sales materials, presentations, and campaigns to showcase Salt Lake’s offerings. Engage in strategic planning to align sales activities with broader organizational objectives. Cultivate and maintain strong local relationships with community partners and stakeholders to support destination marketing efforts. Collaborate effectively with team members, sharing insights and supporting a positive team dynamic. Maintain accurate information and current documentation of sales activities in Simpleview CRM. Contribute to marketing plan and budget development. Complete all other reasonable requests from management. Working Relationships Reports directly to the Chief Sales Officer. Works closely with Visit Salt Lake staff, particularly sales assistants, and meeting & convention sales colleagues. Also, works with meeting planners, hotel sales staff, Salt Palace Convention Center and Mountain America Expo Center staff on a regular basis. Qualifications Four-year degree from an academic institution or equivalent is preferred but not required. A minimum of three years of hospitality or hotel industry sales experience is required. Understanding of the hospitality/tourism industry is crucial for this role. 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. Demonstrated strategic planning skills and the ability to develop creative solutions. Proven ability to build and maintain local relationships within the community and industry. Excellent communication skills; written, oral, and grammatical. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and support team objectives. Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client and office demands. Must be able to travel and drive a car. Good working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office software, Outlook, and general office equipment. Experience with SimpleView CRM and EmpowerMINT is a plus. Benefits Package Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability. 401(k) plan, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days, and major holidays PTO. Application Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter at HRvisitSL@visitsaltlake.com. Visit Salt Lake is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Final candidates will be subject to a background and reference check. E/O/E Seniority level
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