Career Opportunities: Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager (23537)

Job Title

Performs experienced professional work in the proactive solicitation of new business, account management, and coordination of meeting and convention bookings; serves as the primary liaison between meeting planners and hospitality partners including hotels, venues, and vendors; and promotes the Space Coast to association, corporate, and SMERF meeting planners to secure meetings and conventions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or a closely related field PLUS three (3) years of experience in hotel sales, catering, convention service, or a similar Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) role. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Physical Requirements

Physical activities/traits:

• The employee must be able to: LIFT: 20 lbs. CARRY: 20 lbs. PUSH: 20 lbs. PULL: 20 lbs.
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to: STAND: 5 8 hours WALK: 3 5 hours SIT: 5 8 hours DRIVE: 1 3 hours
• The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
• The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities/traits N/A

Working conditions:

• In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
• Other working conditions: N/A