Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager

Department: Tourism Development Office Organizational Unit: Tourism Development Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Open Until Filled. THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE $2,295.68 to $2,525.25 bi-weekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Beachside/Cocoa Beach. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include evenings and weekends. Performs experienced professional work in the proactive solicitation of new business, account management, and coordination of meeting and convention bookings; serves as the primary liaison between meeting planners and hospitality partners including hotels, venues, and vendors; and promotes the Space Coast to association, corporate, and SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal) meeting planners to secure meetings and conventions. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, or a closely related field PLUS three (3) years of experience in hotel sales, catering, convention service, or a similar Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) role. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be able to work planned and unplanned overtime, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST (With or without reasonable accommodations) PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS The employee must be able to: LIFT:20 lbs. CARRY:20 lbs. PUSH:20 lbs. PULL:20 lbs. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to: STAND:5 - 8 hours WALK:3 - 5 hours SIT:5 - 8 hours DRIVE:1 - 3 hours The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop The employee must have: Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes Other necessary physical activities/traits N/A WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions that will apply to the employee: In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others Other working conditions: N/A #J-18808-Ljbffr