HTI is seeking an Executive Director of Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) for a rapidly growing town in the Charlotte metropolitan area. This town is known for its’ NASCAR history and numerous attractions, this is a very exciting opportunity allowing the person who takes over the role to make it their own!
What They Offer:

• Full benefits package – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Match

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Experience in hospitality/tourism industry preferred
• Marketing & Social Media experience preferred
• Ability to work nights and weekends as situations require
• Ability to think analytically and critically.

What Your Role Will Look Like:
The Executive Director is responsible for all tourism programs of the Bureau including sales, marketing, public relations, and visitor services. The executive director will also be responsible to implement programs designed to promote and attract tourists, visitors, groups, conventions, and related activities. The Executive Director will collaborate with the Chairman/CEO of the CVB board of directors.

• Develop strategic plans to develop, create, manage, and placement of all content as it relates to tourism and marketing for the organization and local events
• Develop and implement annual budget and marketing plans and assist all staff with communicating the organization’s values, vision, and direction
• Promote the city/town as a travel destination; support and welcome tour groups by providing visitor and community information as appropriate
• Coordinate and formulate the agenda for monthly Board of Directors meetings with board chair of the CVB as well as record and maintain the minutes for monthly meetings
• Work closely with the Board of Directors, accountant, and Business/Office Manager to ensure a fiscally sound operatio
• Represent the city within the Tourism Industry by actively engaging in associations and attending appropriate trade shows and functions.
• Oversee all sales efforts including domestic, international, leisure, meetings, and sales
• Work with local government (City and County) officials and legislators to keep them aware of the tourism industry and its impact on the community
• Work with North Carolinas Authority’s Tourism Division to promote conventions and general tourism in the city and in the state of North Carolina as a whole
• Serve as a liaison for hoteliers and industry partners – Maintain communications with the local tourism industry (hotels, restaurants, museums, festivals, bike rallies, athletic events, etc.)

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