Director, Washington DC Regional Sales
The Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau is seeking a high-profile Director of Sales for the Association market to be responsible for aggressively soliciting large national accounts and non-profit trade shows that have 1,000 peak rooms or more, selling all Bureau services and creating awareness and competitive distinctness of McCormick Place, Navy Pier and the city of Chicago as a global destination.
Along with your superior communication and presentation skills, you should have 7-10 years related, progressive sales experience in the hospitality or convention bureau environment with sound knowledge of associations, trade shows, exhibit facilities and hotel capabilities. Must be able to effectively use MS Office products including, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook; knowledge of D3000 helpful. Your time-management skills will be important for managing multiple projects/priorities.
If you’re interested in joining a winning team, forward your confidential resume, with desired salary, to Brien Zamperetti at bzamperetti@choosechicago.com.
Manager, Convention Sales
The Manager Convention Sales, “Need Time Position” is responsible for aggressively soliciting off -peak and need time period business in both Corporate and Association markets that are under 750 rooms on peak night. This sales person will sell in house programs that would meet at the Chicago hotel community outside of the prime selling months of April-May-June, Sept-Oct-Nov. Programs will primarily meet in-house and not necessarily at one of the MPEA facilities. The sales person will focus on creating awareness of the city of Chicago as a global destination; selling all Bureau services within the corporate and association segments and representing the Bureau in a professional and business like manner; ensuring attainment of key result area goals, as well as yearly goals.
Along with your superior communication and presentation skills, you should have 5-7 years related, progressive sales experience in the hospitality or convention bureau environment with sound knowledge of associations, trade shows, exhibit facilities and hotel capabilities. Must be able to effectively use MS Office products including, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Outlook; knowledge of D3000 helpful. Your time-management skills will be important for managing multiple projects/priorities.
If you’re interested in joining a winning team, forward your confidential resume, with desired salary, to:
Donald Arneberg
Director of Human Resources
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive.
Chicago, IL 60616
darneberg@choosechicago.com