Now Hiring - Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau - Travel Sales Assistant in Boston, MA

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Sales, the Sales Assistant provides support to Sales & Destination Services | Meetings & Events in the promotion of Greater Boston as a destination for meeting and travel planners.

This is a very exciting time to part of a team dedicated to the success of the tourism industry as we emerge from COVID.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the Sales Assistant:

• Assist individuals who represent potential business for the destination by referring them to the appropriate contact
• Provide Meet Boston services to fulfill the needs of visiting groups, including distribution of literature, photography, audio visual materials, and general information.
• Create and develop marketing collateral as requested.
• Assist with member referrals, site inspections, transportation needs and other member and client inquiries.
• Prepare departmental agendas, minutes and other administrative office responsibilities including but not limited to internal and external events.
• Manage and maintain amenity inventory.
• Coordinate departmental site visits and other member and client activities.
• Work with the VP of Destination Services | Meetings & Events to create microsites and other collateral for convention center groups.
• Coordinate process and maintain accurate activities for all trade shows, missions and other selling and service activities including but not limited to annual travel schedule, booking booth space, completing paperwork, and appropriate follow-up.
• Attend monthly Membership Open House and weekly Membership presentations.
• Assist other departments if needed based upon available time.

• College graduate preferred.
• Prior experience in a public facing role required.
• Excellent aptitude for organization, responsiveness, and follow-up.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office and Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of the city is an asset.

Meet Boston offers excellent benefits, generous time off, a hybrid work schedule – 3 days in office / 2 days remote (subject to change in the future) and a dynamic, fun, and collaborative work environment.

Meet Boston is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects this commitment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter stating how your experience correlates to the responsibilities and requirements of the role.