Accomplished Senior Sales Manager with a history of achieving high client retention and exceeding sales goals.
Proficient in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving, facilitating substantial business growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regional Sales Manager
Ocean Properties Hotels & Resorts
Jupiter, Florida
02.2005 - Current
Responsible for all markets in the Northeast and Florida for the Treasure Coast Regional Sales Office, representing Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa, Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, The Lucie, and Ocean Breeze Vero Beach. Specializing in Florida State Association.
Develop strategic sales plans and strategies in order to continuously exceed my sales goals of generating an average of $1 million in room revenue per year.
Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing excellent customer service to achieve the ultimate goal of repeat business and client referrals.
Manage, negotiate, and execute group sales contracts, successfully mitigating risks, and maximizing profits.
Develop creative promotions and meeting planner packages to promote at trade shows, client meetings, and sales calls.
Sales Manager
Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau
Raleigh, North Carolina
09.1999 - 07.2004
Promoted Greater Raleigh as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, and group tours.
Attended trade shows to generate leads for meetings and group tours.
Hosted site inspections and familiarization tours to cultivate relationships with potential clients.
Researched target markets to qualify leads and devise effective sales strategies.
Established partnerships with hoteliers, restaurants, attractions, and events to create compelling packages for tour operators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
12-1992
Associate of Applied Science - Travel Resort Marketing
SUNY College At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
05-1989
Skills
Client relationship management
Sales strategy development
Effective communication
Contract negotiations
Lead prospecting
Team leadership
MEMBERSHIPS
Florida Society of Association Executives, Annual Conference Committee Member for 4 years.
Timeline
Senior Regional Sales Manager
Ocean Properties Hotels & Resorts
02.2005 - Current
Sales Manager
Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau
09.1999 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Associate of Applied Science - Travel Resort Marketing