Meetings & Events - Sales Executive
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Position Description & Job Responsibilities CSI DMC Account Executive-South Florida
CSI DMC, Inc. Account Executives are professionals with experience creating and selling events. They possess initiative and a solutions-oriented attitude. The Account Executive is a highly motivated college graduate with exceptional people skills and organized approach, who thrives on sourcing leads, converting leads to sales, meeting and exceeding sales goals, presenting to clients, developing, growing and maintaining hotel and client relationships and increasing revenues.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and works on lead opportunities
Converts leads to sales
Researches client needs and develops creative, compelling proposals.
Develops and maintains strategic hotel relationships within the South Florida market
Meets established sales goals
Participates in the design, delivery and attendance of sales missions and trade shows when needed
Attends relevant industry and networking events
Remains current on industry trends, local openings, new ideas and happenings in the South Florida area
Participates in internal training opportunities.
Develops initial P&L statements, contracts and supporting documents of sale.
Works closely with aligned Event Managers to achieve client objectives upon turn-over of programs
Tracks client activities and implements follow up plans, retaining a relationship throughout the client lifecycle.
Creates accurate, up-to-date documentation using an established business file and database
Other tasks as assigned by the Senior Vice President of Global Sales
EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED SKILLS
A minimum of 3 years of industry experience, preferably on the supplier side.
Familiarity with Destination Management and DMCs
Solid experience with event planning and ability to drive and manage clients
Ability to manage multiple clients and multiple programs
Expert people skills, particularly conflict resolution
Solutions oriented, detail oriented and demonstrates effective multi-task/multi-client management
Experience with budget management, financial tracking and contract negotiations
Excellent computer and technology skills
DMC experience is highly desired for the Account Executive position
A demonstrated history of sourcing lead opportunities and converting them to sales
Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to influence decision makers and their teams
The ability to paint the picture conceptually for clients during meetings and sites and convert these to visually appealing, winning proposals
An organized work ethic with a proactive approach to completing tasks and maintaining accurate records.
Able to work autonomously yet collaborate as part of a team on workflows
Well-rounded computer literacy and technology skills with the ability to learn new applications quickly
The ability to maintain a schedule appropriate to the needs of a workplace and industry which includes nights and weekend work on an as needed basis.
CMP or DMCP designation is a plus, but not required.
Please Note: This job description is intended as a general summary of the position; however, the individual will be expected to perform any functions or responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. The functions and responsibilities of the position may change over time, in special circumstances, or on an individual basis. This job description is not intended to limit or otherwise affect the work to be performed or assigned.
CSI DMC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enriches our organization and drives innovation. We are committed to equity and fairness in hiring, promotion, and professional development opportunities.
- Location:
- Dania Beach
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Business