Visit Buffalo Niagara is seeking a driven, collaborative, inclusive, experienced sales leader to serve as the new National Sales Director.
Visit Buffalo Niagara was incorporated on March 4, 1987, and is governed by a Board of Directors responsible for the administration and operation of the organization. VBN employs a staff of talented tourism professionals dedicated to promoting tourism and accomplishes this by soliciting national, state, and regional meeting planners, motor coach tour operators, travel agents, and independent consumers. According to the recent Tourism Economics report, Buffalo and Erie County has a $2.2 Billion tourism industry, generated more than $300 million in state and local taxes and saves each Erie County taxpayer $594 annually.
The National Sales Director will promote and sell Buffalo, New York, as a convention and meeting destination for associations and achieve specific room night sales goals as assigned. Focusing on the Visit Buffalo Niagara mission of transforming our community by inspiring visitors and locals to discover Buffalo.
Reference #3860
Location: Remote, based in DC
Contact: Renee Marpert, Executive Recruiter, info@searchwideglobal.com
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is seeking a confident, innovative, open minded, experienced leader to serve as the new Chief Marketing Officer.
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater is a Florida Gulf Coast gem that represents a place where visitors can experience America’s Best Beaches alongside a surprisingly diverse gathering of experiences. Composed of a collection of unique communities and neighborhoods that form their own distinct character, the destination offers a combination of urban upscale, low-key trendy, authentic, and beachy lifestyle experiences where visitors can find their vibe, no matter what it is.
VSPC is a department of Pinellas County Government and is the official tourism marketing and management organization for the St. Pete/Clearwater area. Visit St. Pete/Clearwater Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) is charged with enhancing the county’s economy by increasing direct visitor expenditures and job development, training and retention in the tourism industry.
This position will lead a team of marketing professionals to select the most lucrative marketing channels and curate company content to tell a compelling brand story in addition to guiding VSPC’s overall marketing strategy and cultivating its image to gain market share and inspire confidence. The CMO will analyze revenue sources and predict how advertising could help to generate the highest possible return on investment for the County. The difference between the level of this class and other CVB executive-level positions is due to the defined scope of work, complexity, fiscal responsibility, finality of action, and labor market. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independent judgment and initiative exercised in carrying out the daily operations of VSPC’s marketing section. The individual in this position acts on behalf of the President and CEO when assigned and in the President and CEO’s absence.
Reference #3845
Location: Largo, FL
Contact: Kellie Henderson, Senior Vice President, info@searchwideglobal.com
Sports Facilities Companies is seeking a strategic, competitive, passionate, experienced professional to serve as the new Chief Operating Officer.
Since 2003, the Sports Facilities Companies, comprised of Sports Facilities Advisory, Sports Facilities Management, and Sports Facilities Development, have become the trusted resource for communities who want to plan, fund, develop, or operate sports, recreation, entertainment, and fitness centers. In this time, we’ve guided projects in over 2,000 communities nationwide and overseen $10 billion in developed projects. Through our managed venues in the SF Network, we host more than 25 million visits annually and drive $200 million in overnight hotel stays annually.
The Chief Operating Officer will have several important financial management and strategic planning tasks. These responsibilities will require strong leadership, financial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills. The COO will play a vital role in driving the company’s growth, ensuring financial stability, and optimizing operational efficiency.
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Reference #3855
Location: Clearwater, FL
Contact: John Brich, Vice President, info@searchwideglobal.com
A premier hospitality group is seeking a driven, outgoing and experienced sales leader to serve as the new Director of Sales. This is a team of highly experienced sales professionals with long-standing relationships with clients who are premier meeting planning professionals in the meetings industry. Clients rely on us for our knowledge and expertise and to find the perfect fit within our member portfolio. With over 300 meeting hotels and DMCs worldwide, members rely on us as an extension of their sales team. Built on relationships we are determined to understand our client’s needs and to find optimal solutions within our superb portfolio.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15 years total of hotel//multihotel selling experience.
- 5 years of selling independent or smaller branded hotel companies.
- 10 years of successfully selling 4 and 5-diamond hotels and resorts.
- Must have previous Global Sales Experience.
- Must have a proven track record of exceeding established sales goals at the Global Account level.
- Has maintained a minimum of 25-30 key account relationships that can be activated to generate RFPs for the company.
- The candidate must demonstrate a history of being:
- Competitive, resilient, and hungry to find success.
- Resourceful, hardworking, sales professional.
- This person may not be a leader but has leadership capabilities that serve them well with selling.
- With a strong drive and level of sales intensity, applying positive tension daily.
BENEFITS:
- Work/Life Balance.
- Work Remote/Home office.
- Client Entertainment Expense Account.
- Industry Association and Tradeshow Involvement.
- Reports to the President.
- Salary + Bonus + Benefits.
Reference #3867
Location: Remote, based in D.C.
Contact: John Brich, Vice President, info@searchwideglobal.com
Camelback Resort is seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational, and curious leader to serve as the new Vice President of Sales.
Voted #1 Indoor Waterpark in the USA and #1 Ski Resort in Pennsylvania, Camelback Resort encompasses more year-round amenities than any other mountain resort in the country; adventure on the zip lines, ropes course, mountain coaster, and fun for the entire family.
As a member of the Resort’s Executive Committee, the Vice President of Sales is responsible for the creation and successful execution of sales strategies that achieve and maximize revenue for all product lines at Camelback Mountain Resort. This includes Ski Mountain, Snow Tubing, Camelback Mountain Adventures (CMA), Waterparks (Aquatopia and Camelbeach), and Hotel Lodge Revenue to include group and transient rooms along with banquet and catering revenue. Key activities will include recruiting, selecting, and developing a talented sales team across all product lines and developing and managing the sales department budget.
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Reference #3834
Location: Tannersville, PA
Contact: John Brich, Vice President, info@searchwideglobal.com
Bermuda Tourism Authority is seeking an authentic, innovative, and open-minded professional to serve as the new Director of Sales.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is a dynamic, independent, and entrepreneurial tourism enterprise dedicated to driving Bermuda’s evolution as a world-class tourism destination. BTA partners with the Bermuda government, industry stakeholders, and the whole island community to create a memorable experience for more visitors and grow tourism and jobs as a result.
The Director of Sales proactively manages, develops, executes, and analyzes sales strategies to promote Bermuda as a leading meetings and group destination in line with organizational goals. This person manages and administers sales policies and programs to foster and promote business for Bermuda hotels and stakeholders through various BTA sales programs. The Director of Sales represents Bermuda and BTA in its efforts to attract convention business and handle priority accounts for larger convention producers.
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Reference #3779
Location: New York City
Contact: Kellie Henderson, Senior Vice President, info@searchwideglobal.com
Vacation Myrtle Beach is seeking a proactive, innovative, and passionate professional to serve as the new Director of Marketing. Vacation Myrtle Beach is Myrtle Beach’s largest all-oceanfront resort group comprised of the most exciting, funfilled, and enjoyable places ever to experience a beach vacation! With nearly 3,000 accommodations ranging from hotel rooms and suites to one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom condos, to beautiful beach houses, Vacation Myrtle Beach offers an option for families, friends, and other groups of all shapes and sizes.
The Director of Marketing will be in the field often to meet the various players in the region and uncover the pain points travelers encounter. Essential job tasks include developing marketing strategies and devising out-of-the-box strategies for reaching consumers while increasing company revenue while also growing product awareness. You must have extensive knowledge in marketing, sales, and promotion, coupled with a creative mindset and strong leadership skills.
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Reference #3732
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Contact: Donna Thornton, Executive Recruiter | info@searchwideglobal.com
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the new Vice President of Finance to provide strategic expertise and financial leadership.
GBCVB is a not-for-profit, membership-driven sales and marketing organization comprised of over 1,200 companies in Boston, Cambridge and across New England that depend upon the visitor and convention industries for their own success and growth. GBCVB is the primary private sector marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions and tourism-related business. Their goal is to enhance the economy of Boston, Cambridge and the metropolitan area.
The VP of Finance will be responsible for planning, directing, and controlling the financial activities of GBCVB. The VP will employ a thorough knowledge of public finance, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and will ensure the responsible fiscal stewardship of the organization.
This position will be reporting to the Executive Vice President. The VP of Finance will have 3 direct reports: the Director of Finance, Staff Accountant, and Accounts Receivable.
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Reference #3610
Location: Boston, MA
Contact: Donna Thornton, Executive Recruiter | info@searchwideglobal.com