Hospitality Sales Specialist

Are you ready to explore opportunities with INSPIRE? At INSPIRE, we know the value of exceptional people and our people are the primary reason for our success. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with an environment conducive to continued growth and career achievement. Explore the open positions at INSPIRE below. Founded in 1986 as a family-owned business, INSPIRE has evolved into a global leader in event organization, hosting over 2,500 events annually across the United States, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. At INSPIRE, we believe the success of live events in the hospitality industry goes beyond advanced technology—it’s driven by the people behind it. We take pride in offering our employees opportunities for growth through career development and succession planning, fostering a customer-focused, innovative, and team-oriented culture. Specializing in live events, we provide state-of-the-art audio-visual solutions that elevate conferences, meetings, and events within the hospitality sector. Our skilled technicians and creative professionals collaborate closely with clients to ensure seamless communication and unforgettable experiences. Through personalized, professional service, we build lasting relationships and consistently deliver outstanding results Position Overview INSPIRE is seeking a highly organized, creative, and detail-oriented Hospitality Sales Specialist to support the growth of our U.S. Hospitality Sales team. This role serves as a key partner within the sales organization by developing client-facing proposals, maintaining Salesforce data hygiene, producing critical business reporting, and supporting lead generation initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong communication and writing skills with analytical thinking, technical aptitude, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across INSPIRE’s various departments (including the Strategic Accounts team), and contribute to both sales effectiveness and business development efforts. This position reports to the SVP U.S. Hospitality Sales, is based in Addison, TX, and requires in-office attendance five days per week. Key Responsibilities Proposal Development: Create, customize, and maintain proposal presentations for prospective INSPIRE hotel partners, developing compelling written content, messaging, and visual storytelling. Enhance proposal templates as INSPIRE continues to grow and build and maintain a library of reusable slides and sales collateral. Collaborate with sales leadership to tailor each opportunity. Heavy PowerPoint and copywriting required. Reporting and Business Analytics: Generate, format, and distribute recurring reports for the hospitality sales team, including pipeline, renewals, and other information as needed. Maintain reporting accuracy and support forecasting and strategic initiatives. Salesforce Administration: Serve as the primary Salesforce administrator, maintaining account ownership and CRM data integrity, including opportunity stakeholders and other key information. Adjust fields and create custom reports, dashboards, and workflows. Support the onboarding of new INSPIRE properties and users. Industry Engagement: Represent INSPIRE at industry events on an as-needed basis, building relationships with hospitality professionals and generating new leads. Monitor industry trends and share insights that inform our lead-generation techniques. Lead Generation and Business Development: Support outbound prospecting campaigns in partnership with the Hospitality Operations and Sales Coordinator. Research target accounts and decision makers, then conduct outreach through email, phone, social media, and networking events. Qualify opportunities and coordinate handoffs with the hospitality sales and strategic accounts teams to ensure seamless conversion. Skills and Qualifications The skills below are organized by the responsibilities they support. Proposal Development Proficiency in PowerPoint (and similar programs), with the ability to produce modern, thoughtful proposals and maintain a consistent, polished template library. A writer’s ability to create compelling proposal and pitch deck content, paired with a creative mindset. A strong understanding of the hospitality space, so proposals speak to what hotels value. Internal Reporting Attention to detail and the ability to format and present information clearly for the sales team. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM tools (preferred). Organized and detail-oriented, with a commitment to keeping data accurate and current. Conferences and Events Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and industry professionals. Curiosity about industry trends and a willingness to apply new lead-generation approaches. Lead Generation Strong research skills to identify and engage key decision-makers in target organizations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for outreach by email, phone, and social media. Ability to collaborate across INSPIRE teams to ensure smooth lead handoff. Across All Responsibilities Self-motivated, results-driven, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced, evolving industry. Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary, with discretionary bonuses available. Employee benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and additional elective options. INSPIRE is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonuses available. Benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and additional elective options. INSPIRE is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our associates are the heart and strength of our business so we STRIVE to provide benefit options that protect their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing so they can THRIVE. We have best in class programs and partners. Our benefits program is divided into three sections: Strive to Health highlights our health benefits, wellness, ways to get active, nutrition, self care, and challenges. Strive to Wealth highlights our income protection, discount programs, company benefits, financial planning, and retirement (401k). Strive to Wellbeing highlights our mental health focus, mindfulness, giving back to the community, resiliency, and assistance programs. INSPIRE employee commitment We are committed to making our programs easy to use and engaging. We offer quarterly challenges and the opportunity to win prizes and gift cards. All of our programs can be accessed with convenient apps. Our Strive2Thrive program utilizes social media as a way to further engage with our associates. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the lives of our associates, and are committed to the passion of wellness. In 2020, the Federal Government finalized the “Transparency in Coverage” Rule, which requires health insurers and group health plans to provide cost-sharing data to consumers. This data will provide price comparison tools that include negotiated payment rates and charges for items, services, and prescription drugs. UnitedHealth Care creates and publishes these files on behalf of Remington Hotels. To access this valuable information please click on: transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com Health and Wellness Benefits We understand that health and wellness are essential to enhancing the performance and engagement of our teams/people. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the unique needs of each of our team members and their families. Additional Full-Time Benefits We provide a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Health Care Coverage, Life Insurance, Disability and Paid Time Off / Holiday, 401(k), along with Additional Voluntary Benefits. INSPIRE is an equal opportunity employer Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws As required by the U.S. Department of Labor, please review the following federal notices: #J-18808-Ljbffr Inspire Solutions