Overview
Travel Portland is seeking a genuine, decisive, and solution-oriented leader to serve as the new Vice President of Convention Sales and Services.
Travel Portland generates travel demand that drives economic impact for Portland. We do that by promoting the destination in bold, innovative and collaborative ways that harness Portland’s personality and values and that connect visitors to authentic experiences. We do it because we believe in the good of Portland and the transformative effects of travel.
The Vice President of Convention Sales and Services leads Travel Portland’s Convention Sales and Services departments, setting annual goals and driving performance to optimize short- and long-term sales results while ensuring the organization meets its contractual obligations.
To be successful, the Vice President must lead the local convention and meetings community in aligning sales strategies and developing robust business development channels, while maintaining collaborative relationships with the international, domestic, and Portland hospitality communities. Internally, this role works with marketing, public relations, community engagement, and other departments to develop programs that complement and promote the overall mission of the sales and services effort.
In partnership with the Senior Director of Sales and the Senior Director of Convention Services, the Vice President ensures that all budgetary, contractual, and reporting requirements are met and fosters a commitment to excellence across the department.
Reference #4470
Location: Portland, OR
Contact: Jennifer Haire, CAE, CMP, Director, Executive Search, info@searchwideglobal.com
