Sales Manager

Sales ManagerJoin us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life—while having a lot of fun doing it.We're looking for a Sales Manager to join our team in the Washington DC area. This is a remote role, but you must live locally and be able to travel to meet clients and attend events.About the JobAs a Sales Manager at Access, you will be responsible for leading the sales efforts specifically with program qualification and development. You'll manage hotel partnerships and seek new opportunities to increase hotel market share. You'll build on internal partnerships and start to develop self-generated opportunities.What You'll Be DoingAct as the local market lead, building and nurturing relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors.Generate and qualify new business opportunities through both inbound referrals and proactive outreach.Conduct site inspections, sales presentations, and capability briefings for hotel and client partners.Collaborate with creative and event production teams to develop strategic, on-brand proposals.Own and manage KPIs including sales conversion, market share growth, and referral performance.Serve as a trusted partner to national sales and local event delivery teams to ensure exceptional client experiences.Advocate for the Access brand and actively grow our presence.What Success Looks LikeYou're recognized as a go-to expert in the hospitality and events community.You consistently meet or exceed sales and conversion targets.You've built strong referral relationships with hotels and partners.You represent Access with professionalism, creativity, and follow-through at every touchpoint.About AccessAccess is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.About YouWe know that there's no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of "nice-to-haves", but don't let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.2 – 5 years sales success in a consultative environment, preferably in the hospitality or events industry.Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented.Strong organization and time management skills.Passion for the hospitality and special events industry.Salesforce CRM experience.Why Access?Culture & ExtrasCertified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!50+ years in the industry!Women-owned and women-ledFun, creative, and supportive cultureFocus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awardsPaid day off to serve your local communityAnnual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun togetherAnnual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)Regional team outingsMonthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate winsCompensationHighly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonusesVery strong performance-based quarterly commission plans401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately)Monthly cell phone stipendWork Life BalanceWork from home opportunities and flexibility (including full home office setup)Flexible schedule opportunitiesGenerous PTOSick days9 full holidays5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)Health, Wellness, and FamilyExtensive menu of health plans to choose fromPaid parental leavePet insurance programEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Professional DevelopmentMentorship program"Masterclasses" in industry/department-specific topicsState-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including trainingAnnual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional developmentAccess is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.