Sales director

Location: Downtown Cincinnati, OH

DIRECT HIRE

SALES DIRECTOR 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are you an eager, driven sales individual looking to join an energetic company that refers to themselves as a family?  If so, don't to apply for this job!

• Own the revenue lines and manage media and sponsorship across the company platform and its properties in the US.
• Create and beat your sales goals.
• Manage top of funnel activities to expand our already strong base of relationships for new customers via internet, phone, referrals and networking.
• Build relationships with Tourism Orgs (DMO’s, CVB’s etc), Brands and other Organizations relevant to Travel & Tourism, then: ◦Introduce them to the company.
• Learn their needs.
• Prepare proposals which offer our products and audience as a solution.
• Collaborate with internal implementation team throughout process to understand effective lead times and resource requirements
• Report on sales performance and funnel development with upper management

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Someone who loves travel and exploring the road as much as we do.
• 3-5 years (minimum) of direct sales experience - preferably within the travel/tourism industry.
• The ability to prepare accurate sales projections/goals and then meet them.
• Experience working with clients through implementation of their campaigns and reporting.
• Passion and skill in closing large media deals, with a track record to support.
• Availability to travel as needed (aprox 2-7 days/month)
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and rapport quickly
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills