About DBD: Destinations by Design (DBD) is a premier provider of event and destination management services in Las Vegas. Using creativity, innovation and a commitment to excellence, our team creates extraordinary experiences for our clients and their guests.

We provide a fun working environment with opportunities to grow and be involved in exciting projects. Our company culture of positivity, inclusion, innovation and creativity creates a team mindset and, our team members love what they do.

We also offer a competitive compensation package with a robust benefits plan along with employee discounts and other perks.

Position Overview:

The Sales Manager serves directly under the Director of Sales to successfully develop and deliver creative, cost-effective solutions for our clients and do so while maintaining a superior level of service.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Generate new business leads through sales calls, industry functions & hotel events
• Retain an on-going relationship with hotel representatives and past clients
• Accountable for responding to phone calls, emails and new leads within 24 hours
• Work with Creative Services and Operations teams on client relationships and product development
• Sustain positive relationships, building rapport with suppliers, hoteliers and staff
• Carefully work with the Creative Team to build basic and customized proposals as well as proposal revisions and follow-up
• Understand event & destination management industry and have ability to sell DMC & event services
• Sell variety of tours, teambuilding, décor / events and general session activities
• Proactive thinking and planning
• Act as a liaison between DBD Departments such as; Creative, Sales, Floral, Studio, Warehouse & Graphics
• Manage the sales calendar, file assignment and daily flow
• Accountable for a minimum sales goal with bonuses given for exceeding goal
• Provide excellent customer service
• Prepare proposals & contracts for clients
• Lead bi-monthly sales meetings and attend weekly event order meetings
• Attend site inspections of new venues and new activities
• Attend networking functions
• Plan & host client lunches, happy hours and presentations
• Generate and retain larger scale high profile programs and events
• Effectively communicate information through written correspondence and oral communication with the client, hotel / venue contacts and internally
• Attend pre-convention meetings for major programs with DBD Operations Manager and site inspections as needed
• Responsible for all other aspects of proposals set forth by the Destinations by Design sales service standards

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the hotel, event, DMC and / or hospitality industry
• Flexible hours including nights, holidays & weekends required
• Excellent computer skills, with an emphasis on Microsoft Office products
• Team Player
• "Whatever it takes" attitude
• Possess high-level negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management with attention to deadlines

Position Status and Shift:

• Must be able to work full-time Monday through Friday in office with occasional weekend and/or evening shifts as needed
• Must possess ability to work in fast paced environment, work flexible hours, nights, holidays & weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to comfortably use a computer for a significant portion of each day
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 25-50 lbs occasionally or additional weight with assistance

Diversity Commitment Requirements:

At Destinations by design, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work but also an environment where our employees, customers, and the communities we operate exist in a safe, productive, and enriching environment for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.