Sales Manager

Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.

Starting Salary: $57,333–$62,741 (depending on experience)

About this Position

The Group Sales Manager coordinates all aspects of selling Edmond to groups that will utilize local facilities/lodging. They meet with planners, ensure groups have necessary resources, research new market opportunities, and develop sales strategies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Broad knowledge of sales, marketing, communications, and related fields (equal to a college degree)
• 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual sales plan to solicit event organizers to use Edmond facilities
• Identify and develop qualified leads from external targeted market segments
• Oversee the Visit Edmond grant and sponsorship program
• Collect and process invoices, manage the budget, and coordinate purchase orders and payments
• Communicate with and visit hotels, vacation homes, and other facilities in Edmond
• Connect with businesses to sell advertising annually in publications
• Collaborate with strategic partners to create and implement packages that promote Edmond
• Design functional itineraries that market Edmond as a destination for visitors
• Research print and digital advertising options
• Attend and actively network at functions of professional organizations
• Make outside sales calls to meeting planners, travel & industry trade shows, and other sales groups
• Maintain data relating to all sales efforts, leads, and correspondence

Necessary Skills

• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required
• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Communications and Tourism Department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.