Executive Meetings Manager

Job Title: Executive Meeting Manager (Association West) Reports to: Director of Convention Sales Department: Convention Operations FLSA Classification: Exempt (Salary) Job Summary: The Executive Meeting Manger’s (EMM) primary responsibility is to promote Denver as a premier destination for meetings and conventions and obtain orders or contracts from organizations that primarily use single hotels, multiple hotels, and/or the Colorado Convention center. The Executive Meeting Manager (EMM) will conduct business both in and away from the office within their assigned territory. ASSIGNED TERRITORY AND DEPLOYMENT: Association, West Region, Peak Night Parameters Supervisory Responsibilities: While this position does not have any direct staff supervisory responsibilities, it will share the use of a Convention Sales Coordinator. This position will be expected to communicate and oversee relevant work activities of the assigned Convention Sales Coordinator. Duties/Responsibilities: Support Visit Denver’s vision, mission, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to community, accountability, and ownership. Support Visit Denver’s efforts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Implement and manage sales initiatives within assigned territory; communicate with clients proactively to build and maintain relationships; manage and arrange client site tours as required. Generate and distribute leads within assigned territory for hotels in Metro Denver and when possible, for resort members, turnaround on all leads by the end of next business day; convert leads to booked business. Responsible for lead generation, qualification, and conversion of leads based on designated market through prospecting, in-market sales calls, digital communication, and tradeshow/event participation. Establish and maintain solid working relationships with convention center representatives, partners, hotel representatives and Visit Denver team members. Administer and maintain department-related databases, project plans and spreadsheets to track information and handle projects. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of convention centers, city hotels, attractions, airlines, climate, recreation, etc. Stay abreast of industry trends and practices; maintain awareness of competing cities. The territory and peak night parameters are both subject to change based on the discretion of the Senior Vice President of Sales & Services. Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Required Skills/Abilities: Functional knowledge and experience in areas of sales and customer relationship building, both internally and externally. Persuasive sales and negotiation skills with emphasis on closing the sale. Ability to work collaboratively. Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, good judgment and capable of communicating in a professional manner with a diverse range of individuals; maintain professional presence. Highly motivated self-starter. Proven problem analysis and resolution skills; exceptional analytical skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities. Strong attention todetail. Efficient and proven organizational skills. Proficient technology application skills; Advanced Microsoft Office or Google Suite (word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation), email and general digital skills. Reliable, dependable, flexible, and responsive; ability to work outside of normal work schedule as needed/directed. Ability to attend industry events and travel locally and domestically, including nights and weekends. Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, and/or Administration, and/or other relevant fields of study is required. Minimum two (2) years of sales experience with a proven track record of accomplishment required. Hotel, tourism and/or hospitality industry experience is preferred. Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position, such as sitting or standing, for an extended period. Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on an occasional basis. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance – 100% employer paid Vision Insurance – 100% employer paid Basic Life Insurance – 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability (STD) – 100% employer paid 401(k) Retirement Plan Profit Sharing Paid Time Off (PTO) Three (3) Floating Holidays Nine (9) Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Discounts Professional Development Opportunities Supportive, Positive Work Culture Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2026. This position has also been posted internally in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Equal Opportunity Statement: Visit Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev