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Amanda Jewell
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Amanda Jewell

Director-Level Sales Leader | Experiential & Hospitality Revenue Growth
New Orleans,LA

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Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-Site
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Company CultureCareer advancementWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Summary

Operational sales leader driving revenue growth across hospitality and experiential environments through strategic partnerships, client development, and market expansion.

Proven track record of building and converting pipeline, expanding key accounts, and closing high-value deals in competitive, client-facing roles. Experience spans hotel sales, premium hospitality, and event production, with consistent top-tier performance.

Known for combining relationship-driven sales with disciplined execution to drive repeat business, increase revenue, and scale growth in service-based organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Business Development Director

White Door Events
New Orleans, LA
05.2025 - Current

Leads market expansion and revenue generation for a new market launch in New Orleans, driving growth through strategic partnerships and client development across corporate and social segments.

Builds and converts pipeline by identifying new business opportunities, securing high-value clients, and expanding partner relationships. Owns go-to-market execution, aligning sales strategy with operations and production teams to ensure seamless delivery of complex, high-impact events.

Focused on driving repeat revenue, strengthening partner networks, and establishing a scalable foundation for long-term market growth.

Event Sales Manager

Hyatt Regency
New Orleans, LA
11.2024 - 05.2025

Drives revenue through the sale of meeting and event spaces at a high-volume convention property, managing client accounts from initial inquiry through execution. Builds and converts pipeline through market outreach, site inspections, and relationship development, delivering tailored proposals aligned to client objectives.

Owns the full sales cycle, from prospecting and proposal development to closing and execution, ensuring alignment between client expectations and operational delivery. Collaborates cross-functionally with events, operations, and service teams to execute complex programs seamlessly while maintaining high client satisfaction.

Focused on generating repeat business and long-term account growth by delivering consistent results in a competitive, client-driven environment.

Account Executive

MC&A DMC
New Orleans, LA
02.2024 - 08.2024

Developed and managed partnerships with hotels and venues, supporting client acquisition and strengthening referral-driven business. Owned client relationships from proposal through execution, delivering tailored event solutions aligned to client objectives. Built and presented custom proposals using Viper, contributing to new business conversion and client retention. Led cross-functional coordination across operations and account teams to ensure seamless execution of complex programs. Identified client needs and market trends to develop high-impact experiences that supported engagement, retention, and repeat business.

Premium Seating Account Executive

New Orleans Saints And Pelicans
New Orleans, LA
03.2021 - 04.2022

Consistently ranked as a top performer on the sales team, driving revenue through premium suite and hospitality sales for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Managed high-value client relationships, negotiated contracts, and closed multi-year agreements through a consultative sales approach.

Built and converted pipeline through targeted outreach and integrated sales presentations, aligning product offerings to client objectives. Expanded revenue through cross-selling and account growth strategies, while leveraging needs-based analysis to strengthen client satisfaction and long-term retention.

District Account Executive

CORT Event Furnishings
New Orleans, LA
07.2014 - 04.2020

Consistently ranked as a top-performing, award-winning sales professional, driving revenue growth through client acquisition, territory development, and strategic account management. Managed and expanded a diverse client portfolio, leveraging market analysis and competitive positioning to identify new opportunities and increase market share.

Contributed to sales team performance through involvement in territory planning, onboarding, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and marketing teams. Developed client-facing materials and presentations to support business development efforts and strengthen brand positioning.

Identified opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and client experience by analyzing performance data and feedback, driving more efficient operations and stronger client outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Consumer Psychology

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
08.2005 - 05.2011

Skills

  • Revenue Growth & Pipeline Development
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Account Management & Client Retention
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Hospitality & Event Sales
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Market Expansion Strategy
  • CRM Systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Viper)
  • Customer targeting

Accomplishments

New Orleans Saints and Pelicans

  • Ranked top 1% in organization for both teams
  • Numerous sales contests and incentives including an exclusive luxury trip to the New York Jets game in December 2021
  • Closed over $2.5M in annual suite contracts

Cort Event Furnishings

  • Grew territory from $325k to nearly $4M
  • Sales Excellence Achieved Annual Sales Quota by May 2017
  • Awarded additional territory in TX in 2019

H Factor Excellence in Hospitality Hosts Honor Award

  • Jun 2017 | Hosts Global Destination Services

Recipient Winner of Big Box Initiative Contest

  • 2017 | Cort Event Furnishings

Star Award Recipient

  • Jul 2015 | MPI Gulf States Chapter

Affiliations

International Live Events Association 2014-2020

  • Director of Membership 2015-2016
  • VP of Membership 2016-2018
  • The Special Event Opening Night Committee Chair 2017-2018

Meeting Professionals International 2014-2020

  • Director of Leadership Development 2015-2016
  • Rising Star Award 2015
  • Director of Communication 2016-2017 & 2018-2019
  • VP of Communications 2017-2018
  • Digital Transformation Committee Chair 2017-2018

National Association of Catering and Events 2014-2020

Wedding International Professional Association 2018-2020

New Orleans Conventions and Visitors Bureau 2017-2020

American Business Women's Association 2017-2020

References

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-milano-jewell-2a86b015/

Software

Viper

SalesForce

HubSpot

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

AI Platforms (Open AI, Gemini)

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Business Development Director

White Door Events
05.2025 - Current

Event Sales Manager

Hyatt Regency
11.2024 - 05.2025

Account Executive

MC&A DMC
02.2024 - 08.2024

Premium Seating Account Executive

New Orleans Saints And Pelicans
03.2021 - 04.2022

District Account Executive

CORT Event Furnishings
07.2014 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Consumer Psychology

University of New Orleans
08.2005 - 05.2011
Amanda JewellDirector-Level Sales Leader | Experiential & Hospitality Revenue Growth