Sales Specialist Tourism

Solicit new business to ensure all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded. Solicit new group sales accounts and maintain relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals.

• Solicits new and existing accounts through telephone prospecting, outside sales calls, site inspections, written communication, and networking memberships.
• Markets all facets to current and potential clients through verbal and written communications.
• Oversees account details so all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented. 
• Coordinates various department participation in servicing accounts.
• Develops and conducts persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Meets with and entertains clients as deemed appropriate by the potential business from account.
• Provides clear directions for all departments to ensure a high quality of service to customers.
• Prepares correspondence to customers.
• Creates internal booking reports, and file maintenance.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, and other sales-related meetings as required.
• Attends trade shows, community events, and industry meetings.
• Maintains knowledge of market trends, competition, and key.
• Manages multiple projects without having direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Work is primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of degree and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate co-workers to accomplish departmental goals.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to execute appropriate action plans.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced team-oriented work environment.