Sales Manager

Position Summary:

The Sales Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the local outreach and driving revenue by qualifying business, nurturing relationships, developing partnerships and proactive market outreach. This high-impact, client-facing role requires a hunter for business with hustle and creativity. You will have the ability to create curated special events and conferences by being the local expert for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the local market lead, building and nurturing relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors in San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
• Generate and qualify new business opportunities through both inbound referrals and proactive outreach.
• Conduct site inspections and sales presentations.
• Conduct capability briefings for prospective clients, hotel and industry partners.
• Collaborate with creative and event production teams to develop strategic, on-brand proposals.
• Own and manage your destiny through sales opportunities, conversion numbers, and market share growth.
• Serve as a trusted partner to national 3 party planners, in house meeting/conference planners and local event delivery teams to ensure exceptional client experiences.
• Communicate to our creative team the goals and objectives of the client program

Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint required) and (Adobe or the software/like

software that is used).

• Proficient in Viper a plus but not mandatory.
• Experience producing client-facing proposals and visual presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple creative projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Knowledge of travel trends and destination branding.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed during event setup, site visits, or production days.
• Occasional travel may be required for client meetings, site inspections, and event execution.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for program operations, production or client engagements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Expert in Microsoft suite of products, (PowerPoint a must), Adobe Creative Suite; Viper or Canva a plus.
• Portfolio that showcases high-end aesthetics, immersive experiences, and brand-driven storytelling.
• Deep understanding of incentive travel, luxury lifestyle trends, and destination branding.
• Outstanding visual communication and storytelling skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and unflappable under pressure—especially in a client-service environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Familiarity with Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston Texas.
• Event design background or experience in scenic and environmental design.
• Brings existing relationships or a strong understanding of the local hospitality and events community.
• A self-starter with 2–5 years of sales experience in a consultative environment—ideally in hospitality, events, or destination management.
• Digitally savvy and organized.
• Confident working independently in potentially a remote environment while collaborating across markets and hitting sales goals.
• Passionate about the guest experience and confident presenting creative ideas to clients and partners.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person