Description

Park Board of Trustees and Visit Galveston in Galveston, TX is looking to hire a full-time Sports Sales Manager to promote and sell Galveston Island as a meeting and events destination for sports and competition groups. Are you personable and persuasive? Are you looking for a job that allows you to travel? Would you enjoy a lucrative career that contributes to a thriving local economy? If so, please read on!

This position earns a competitive salary of $81,257 a year and is eligible for a performance-based incentive plan. We provide fantastic benefits, including strong health, dental, and vision plans, plus hospitalization, life/AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability policies fully paid for by the employer, and a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match on a 3% employee contribution. Additionally, we offer this position a $75.00 monthly phone allowance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT PARK BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND VISIT GALVESTON

In 1963, the citizens of Galveston voted to create a specialized unit of government called the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston. The organization is responsible for overseeing Galveston's tourism efforts, Galveston Island Beach Patrol (GIPB) and Coastal Zone Management (CZM). The Park Board is funded primarily through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) and beach user fees for the six parks that they manage. Tourism pays for tourism as no sales or property tax is collected by the Park Board. The nine-member board is comprised of volunteer residents with diverse business backgrounds. Each is required to serve at least two years and must also serve on one of the Park Board's advisory committees.

We are on a mission to promote and support tourism on Galveston Island in order to foster an environment that establishes a great place to live, work, and visit. Our vision is to create a tourist destination that promises an exciting variety of experiences and a high quality of life for residents.

The island offers natural resources, attractions, events, and heritage that we wish to share with the residents and visitors alike. Our employees are dedicated to inviting all to come and experience the island that we care so much about.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPORTS SALES MANAGER

As a Sports Sales Manager, you're on a mission to show organizations across the United States that Galveston is the ideal gathering place for competitions! With our gorgeous beaches, beautiful hotels, and excellent facilities, you find there are plenty of ways to entice planners to book their events in our coastal city. Of course, it takes some effort to generate leads, but as an experienced and self-motivated salesperson, you know how to connect with the right people. As a networking pro, you eagerly attend tradeshows and client events to solicit business. With sports and competition groups as your target, you prospect within these groups, make presentations, write proposals, and more to secure their bookings for local hotels, convention facilities, and sports assets. You love having the opportunity to travel and meet new people!

When event planners seem undecided, you extend an invitation to visit Galveston and arrange for a tour of our excellent facilities and attractions. You proactively coordinate hotel and convention center bids and organize facilities packages, and your willingness to go the extra mile wins over potential clients. Committed to providing exceptional customer service, you stay in touch with clients before, during, and after their events to ensure total satisfaction.

Organized and attentive to detail, you compile monthly activity reports to make sure you're on track to achieve your goals. When necessary, you provide training for other members of the sales team so you can succeed together. Thanks to your dedication and drive, many sports and competition groups choose Galveston as their convention destination. You feel great that your efforts have a positive impact on our local economy, and you're pleased to be well compensated for your skills!

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SPORTS SALES MANAGER

This Sports Sales Manager position typically works Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Occasional early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required depending on operational needs and deadlines. This job requires travel both within and outside of the Galveston area.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SPORTS SALES MANAGER

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
5+ years of experience in hospitality or tourism sales
Proficiency with office equipment including a laptop and fax machine
Valid Class C driver's license
Willingness to receive training to become a Certified Tourism Ambassador
Being professionally certified in the sports tourism or hospitality field as a Sports Tourism Strategist (STS), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Destination Management Professional (CDME), or Certified Tourism Executive (CTE) would be a plus. Do you have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills? Are you a strategic thinker with a talent for creative problem-solving? Can you prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlines? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!