You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.

Sales Manager: (Full-Time)

City of South Padre Island
Email

This position is open until filled. 

 

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Sales Manager promotes South Padre Island as a meeting and Convention destination to potential and established accounts.  Increase hotel occupancy by being a liaison between local event planners, organizations, hotels, businesses and clients. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Conduct direct sales efforts through convention and meeting bids.
  • Become proficient in SimpleView software.
  • Build block sheets and contracts for incoming groups and meeting to the island.
  • Responsible for the collection of bids for potential and established clients.
  • Responsible for meeting sales goals established by the CVB Director.
  • Responds to many service requests and ensures that the clients are personally introduced to the local establishments that are hosting their event or stay.
  • Develops relationships with identified entities who may be interested in hosting meetings at South Padre Island Convention Centre or hotels.
  • Develop creative sales techniques, ideas and solutions.
  • Prepare and present oral presentations, as needed, to conventions, organizations and meetings about the City of South Padre Island.
  • Work independently with little direction to meet deadlines and schedules, plan and organize work; prepare and maintain files, records and reports.
  • Responsible for assessing situations and developing strategies to achieve desired results.
  • Establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with fellow employees, Board members, City officials, hospitality partners and other outside agencies and the public.
  • Administer special projects and other duties as requested by the Director.
  • Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen and vendor inquiries and complaints.
  • Responsible for representing the City in a professional manner to create a positive image for the City.
  • Responsible for staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the tourism and convention industry.
  • Represent the City of South Padre Island in area, regional and state organizations when assigned.
  • Responsible for specific market segments as assigned by Sales Director.

 

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

FISCAL BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

  • Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
  • Responsible for adhering to all City of South Padre Island Travel Policies while traveling for City business.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with coursework in marketing, tourism or a closely related field preferred.

Experience:

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience in marketing tourism, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience, equivalency to be determined by the City.

Licenses or Certifications:

  • A valid state driver’s license.

Special Requirements:

  • Bilingual: Spanish and English preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to establish successful working relationships with employees, other departments, officials and the general public.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Skill in the use of all listed tools and equipment.
  • Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records; type and enter data accurately.
  • Ability to travel
  • Working knowledge of computers and electronic data processing.

 

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal laptop computer to include specialized software; calculator; copy and fax machine; printer; telephone; automobile; and cellular phone.

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment changes depending on the scheduled work. The work environment requires the employee to be in outside conditions for short periods of time frequently throughout the day where the employee may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, wet, windy or humid conditions. This position requires frequent travel usually by vehicle or air. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or very noisy depending on the location. This position offices at the SPI Convention Centre. This position will be provided a laptop, cell phone allowance and car allowance for business purposes.

 

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference; job related tests may be required.