Manager, Convention Sales Projects

Job Description

This role combines sales collaboration, project management, and marketing strategy with internal and external partners to create tools, campaigns, and initiatives that drive awareness, lead generation, and booking activity. The Manager works directly within the Sales team while partnering closely with other departments to ensure alignment and high-quality execution of all sales, marketing and tourism initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Responsible for managing the development, execution, and tracking of marketing initiatives for key sales channels.
• Liaison between sales department and any internal or external marketing organizations for special projects.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to develop annual marketing plans that support departmental sales goals; ensure plans are executed efficiently and results are measured and reported.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors such as advertising agencies, designers, and printers to coordinate the production of marketing campaigns, collateral, and promotional materials.
• Manage the creation and deployment of marketing tools, including advertising campaigns, direct-mail initiatives, lead-generation programs, and tradeshow booth materials.
• Maintain and oversee a comprehensive project calendar for all marketing initiatives and group special events, ensuring deadlines, feedback loops, and approval processes are met.
• Works directly with CSO to provide guidance and input on advertising plans, including media selection, creative direction, and coordination with the Marketing team.
• Manage sales projects from inception through execution, ensuring objectives are met.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally with media relations, Marketing, and other teams to ensure marketing projects align with organizational strategy.
• Coordinate digital content and communications, including electronic invitations, newsletters, and website updates with sales and marketing departments.
• Assist in planning and managing budgets for assigned marketing programs, in coordination with Chief Sales Officer.
• Oversee marketing initiatives associated with group strategic partnerships, including MPI, PCMA, and other industry organizations.
• Monitor marketing, tourism, and industry trends to ensure initiatives remain current, competitive, and innovative.
• Maintain detailed records of marketing projects, outcomes, and metrics; provide regular reports to Senior Leadership.
• Participate in Sales team meetings and San Francisco Travel events as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or training equivalent to college graduate, preferably with a degree in business administration or hospitality management plus three years of experience in the hotel or convention industry directly related to group sales.

Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills necessary.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines while being detail oriented.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Eventbrite, Asana, and Concur a plus.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $105,000–$125,000 base compensation annually.Additional opportunity for annual incentive compensation based on performance and organizational results.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work week may occasionally exceed 37.5 hours. Must be available to periodically work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as needed.
• Must be able to travel domestically as required.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Operates computer and other office equipment.  

Work Environment

San Francisco Travel’s headquarters is located in the heart of the financial district boasting 360° views of the city. The work environment is fast-pasted, dynamic, as well as fun and rewarding. As the official Destination Marketing Organization, employees truly feel part of the city, taking care in their work, knowing it is contributing to the economic development of San Francisco.

While promoting one of the greatest cities in the world, we have plenty more to offer

• Generous vacation policy. You’ll get more than the typical 10 days.
• Employees of San Francisco Travel are required to be in the office a minimum of 4 days per week per company policy, which is subject to change.
• Aside from all the national holidays that San Francisco Travel observes, you get a day off for your birthday that you can use any time of the year.
• You get a pension. We will contribute and help you prepare for your future.
• Premium healthcare plans.
• Cell phone credit. We’ll subsidize the cost of your phone plan.
• Monthly commuter allowance.

Why Join Us

San Francisco Travel Association offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our team, you will play a key role in promoting San Francisco and supporting the tourism industry in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. 

If you think you are the right candidate for this position, please email us the following as attachment:

1. Cover letter (no more than a page, telling us why you’re the right person for this role)
2. Detailed resume of your relevant experience. Note that a resume sent without a creative and functionally informative cover letter will only minimally be considered.
3. Future income requirements and/or expectations.

Send to the following email address: [email protected] 

San Francisco Travel Association is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.