Vice President of Sales
$150,000–$200,000 year
HybridFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead a citywide team of sales professionals to drive Year-over-Year growth in booked meetings and revenue, capitalizing on the $700M Fort Worth Convention Center expansion. Maximize productivity by overseeing support systems, managing lead distribution, and analyzing financial commitments for convention groups. Coach individual sales progress through regular department meetings while partnering with the Convention Center team on citywide strategy and proposals. Monitor budgets, implement incentive programs, and ensure seamless communication between sales and services teams. Conduct quarterly Sales Committee meetings to inform stakeholders on progress and initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Based in DFW or willing to relocate
- Bachelor's degree
- 5 + years of sales leadership for a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) partnering with convention centers and large hotels or sales leadership experience at a large convention facility or hotel in a major market
- Demonstrated sales success booking top national association and corporate convention clients for cities and hotels
- Proven ability to lead teams and consistently meet or exceed sales targets
- Strong analytical mindset with experience defining, measuring, and reporting on KPIs
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as business demands
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with a Tourism PID is a plus
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