Now Hiring - Sales Manager - Tourism in Boston, MA

The Tourism Sales Manager develops and implements sales programs and service initiatives that promote the destination in the group travel market in the U.S. and Canada.

The Tourism Sales Manager is a consistent and dependable source of knowledge and expertise whose primary role is to connect tour operators and group travel planners to all available product and resources and all needed services, including but not limited to group-friendly hotels, attractions, restaurants.

Responsibilities:

Destination Sales & Marketing

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  Provide personalized and efficient service to meet the day-to-day demands of tour operators, group leaders, and planners.
• Maintain and develop a reliable network of group-friendly hotels, attractions, restaurants, and services in market, as well as memberships and sponsorships in group travel associations.
• Identify and fill gaps in the market. Form new alliances to book new business.
• Coordinate site inspections, educational and familiarization trips, and provide itinerary support to clients.
• Create destination presentations and market updates for the group tour market.
• Coordinate work-related tradeshows and travel, including sales calls and client events; attend annual conventions, sales missions, and industry events related to the group tour market.
• Assist the Director of Leisure Sales as needed with client events and other projects.

Additional projects and services as requested.

• Send group travel leads to hotels and service partners.
• Track and fulfill requests received through all channels including, but not limited to, [please apply online] email, phone, and partner referrals.
• Attend weekly and monthly Meet Boston and related industry activities and events.
• Maintain current account information for all activity in the CRM.

Community and Partner Outreach

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  Educate partners on best practices in the group tour market; assist in the development of group-friendly product; provide information and opportunities on co-op advertising and marketing opportunities in the group tour market to partners.
• Work closely with internal and external partners in the public and private sector to ensure a cohesive message from the Boston hospitality community.

• A minimum of three years of sales, marketing, or hospitality industry sales experience.
• College graduate or extensive public-facing work experience
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent aptitude for professionalism, organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, customer relationship management software, LinkedIn, and social media.
• 15% Travel / evening & weekend hours required.

Job Type:

• Full-time, Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work required.
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote, subject to change in the future. Individuals in sales may be required to work as needed on additional days per business needs.
• COVID-19 considerations: All staff are required to submit proof of having received a COVID immunization.

Meet Boston offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision plans, 401(k) plan with company match, vacation, PTO and sick time, company-paid life and disability coverage, flexible work arrangements and an exciting, collegial work environment.

To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing specific qualifications for the position and salary expectations as well as a resume.

Meet Boston is the primary private sector marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions, and tourism-related business. Comprised of over 1,200 member companies in Boston, Cambridge and across New England, our goal is to enhance the economy of the region. Meet Boston is a not-for-profit, membership-driven sales and marketing organization.

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.