Description

The Vice President of Convention Sales provides leadership to the Travel Portland Convention Sales & Services departments to optimize results in both short- and long-term sales efforts by identifying annual goals and driving performance to meet those goals and ensuring the fulfillment of the organization’s contractual obligations. To be successful, the Vice President of Convention Sales must be able to lead the local convention and meetings community in aligning sales strategies and developing robust business development channels, while maintaining collaborative relationships externally with the International, domestic, and Portland hospitality community. Internally, the Vice President of Convention Sales works with various departments including marketing, public relations, and community engagement to develop programs that complement and promote the overall mission of the sales and services effort. 

This is a full-time, exempt position. Starting salary range: $165,000-$175,000 plus incentive, DOE. This position will be open until filled.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Marketing, Tourism/Hospitality, or Sales, and
• A minimum of 10 years of sales and leadership/management success in a major group-oriented hotel, Destination Management Organization (DMO), or 
• An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the successful performance of the essential job duties. 
• Must possess a current and valid Driver’s License.