Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Hiring for Sales Account Manager Full Time

Sales Account Manager

Responsibilities: Promote and sell Bismarck-Mandan as a destination and meeting site to national, regional and state associations and organizations by developing relationships with members, partners and meeting planners. Prospect and secure meetings and events through current and new contacts via telephone, in person, networking, volunteering and tradeshows. Prepare and deliver bid letters and presentations both electronically and in person. Occasional evening and weekend work and some travel, including out-of-state.

Qualifications: must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or hospitality; highly motivated and goal-oriented individual; excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and oral communication skills for sales presentations; excellent organizational skills and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Please email cover letter and resume to:

Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lindsey Morey, Director of Sales

1600 Burnt Boat Drive

Bismarck, ND 58503

JOB DESCRIPTION

BISMARCK-MANDAN CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU

Sales Account Manager

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for selling and promoting Bismarck-Mandan as a destination and meeting site to national, regional and state groups. This is accomplished through telephone calls, personal sales calls and the use of other marketing tools.

The Sales Account Manager maintains a positive working relationship with area hotels, attractions, associations and CVB members, providing services to current and prospective clients. The Sales Account Manager s directly to the Director of Sales.

Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Solicit business with excellent customer service through telephone calls, networking, volunteering, trade shows and sales trips.

2. Ability to read and interpret a request for proposal, prepare and present written, oral and electronic bid presentations.

3. Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, for sales presentations, s and correspondence.

4. Maintain current client base; develop new leads and follow-up with potential customers.

5. Coordinate activities with customers, participating vendors, etc. to ensure customer satisfaction.

6. Work assigned market segments and be responsible for meeting specific sales goals.
7. Make prospecting calls for new business.
8. Work with hotels and suppliers to attract group business.
9. Compile data/information s, cost estimates, etc.
10. Proficient with Microsoft Office.
11. Attention to detail; excellent organizational and time management skills.
12. Highly motivated and goal-oriented.
13. Assist in establishing quarterly action plans, annual goals and objectives and sales strategies.
14. Write material for monthly newsletter, as requested.
15. Continually update database on meetings, contacts, bookings, statistics and sales activity.
16. Represent CVB before community, civic organizations and professional organizations.
17. Must be willing to travel.
18. Must be willing to work very occasional weekends and evenings. Travel is approximately three times per year and typically for three nights. Weekend and evening work is rate and planned in advance.
19. Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Sales and/or Executive Director.

The Sales Account Manager must hold a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or hospitality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location