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Christine M. Sullivan

Summary

Experienced and self-driven sales professional adept at client service, account management and developing long term impactful relationships and partnerships, seeks a sales opportunity for a one-of-a-kind luxury property where aa strategic action plan for existing and new clients will expand the property's market reach and drive incremental revenue.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

Cloud Software Group
01.2022 - 03.2024

Managed software renewals through proactive and accurate communication with accounts. Collaborated with field and technical teams to develop and maintain close relationships with client base to mitigate risk of cancellation and ensure high renewal rate. Exceeded goals each year and was recognized as a top performer.

Associate Director, Group Sales

Fairmont Southampton
12.2008 - 10.2020

Responsible for identifying, developing and closing group business through direct sales to key and prospective accounts through personal calls, trade shows, client events, site inspections and industry association engagement. Key support to Director in managing and monitoring team through weekly business summaries, action plan review, group forecast, promotion development and evaluation of events and opportunities that will result in achievement of team goals. Awarded Fairmont Masters Sales Achievement Award for exceeding sales goals at 128%.

Owner/Sales Consultant

Boutique Meetings
01.2003 - 11.2008

Independent consultant offering direct group sales support retained by clients including: Hôtel Guanahani, Saint Barthélemy; Cannel Bay, St. John; Rosewood Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda; Jumby Bay, Antigua; Wequasset Inn, Cape Cod MA; Woodstock Inn and Resort, Woodstock, VT. Identified new business opportunities resulting in group bookings through strong network and prospecting efforts.

Director of Sales & Marketing

Nantucket Island Resorts
09.1998 - 01.2003

Led a team of sales managers and conference services manages from a remote sales office in identifying and closing highly targeted group business for a collection of independent properties including: The Wauwinet, The White Elephant and Harbor House and delivered a high quality and unique destination experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Skills

    ~Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, colleagues and leadership

    ~Goal oriented with strategic action plans

    ~Contract expertise with excellent negotiation skills

    ~Strategic and Collaborative team leader

    ~Strong prospecting skills

    ~Engaged industry partner

    ~Conversational Spanish

    ~Microsoft Suite, Delphi ,OPERA, Salesforce

Affiliations

  • MPI (Meeting Professionals International) : Current member. Past board service on CT River Valley and MPI New England and VP Membership New England 2018-2019. Currently serving on Nominations & Governance Committee.
  • Women in Tech: Member 2022 - 2024
  • FICP (Financial and Insurance Conference Planners Association) : Hospitality Partner 2000-2020

Timeline

Account Manager

Cloud Software Group
01.2022 - 03.2024

Associate Director, Group Sales

Fairmont Southampton
12.2008 - 10.2020

Owner/Sales Consultant

Boutique Meetings
01.2003 - 11.2008

Director of Sales & Marketing

Nantucket Island Resorts
09.1998 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Boston College
Christine M. Sullivan