This position offers bonus potential based on performance in addition to the base salary . Duties include marketing and promoting the City of Irving as a destination for the Corporate Market, serving as one of the CVB’s chief liaison to targeted organizations; establishing relationships with key officials and decision-makers; managing, coordinating and facilitating sales efforts; participating in sales calls; working with Irving hotels, The Toyota Music Factory and the Irving Convention Center to sell the destination; and planning and implementing familiarization tours and site inspections for customers. Duties also include assisting with the preparation and administration of the departmental budget; tracking and maintaining account activity and customer lead database records; and preparing detailed reports. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, hospitality industry sales or a related field, and five years of direct sales experience in CVB’s or full service hotels are required. Prior experience in the corporate market is preferred. Must have knowledge of and experience with word processing and spreadsheet applications; MS Word and Excel preferred. Knowledge of and experience with CVB software, such as Simpleview, desirable. Must be able to travel and have, or be able to obtain, an appropriate Texas driver’s license. Industry specific certifications are preferred. Hours are 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, and will include some evenings and weekends.
PAY GRADE
HI57
/ FULL PAY RANGE $
7,988
- $
11,264
PER
MONTH
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.
The official destination marketing organization for Irving, Texas, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau represents the city’s $3.04billion-per-year hospitality industry community and welcomes more than fourmillion visitors annually.
Funded solely by hotel tax collections, the Irving CVB connects corporate, convention and leisure visitors to our hospitality industry partners - the city's hotels, meeting venues, restaurants, attractions and shops, as well as attractions throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The strength of the visitor industry and the city's hotel tax collections also provide the funding resources for the Irving Arts Center and the Preservation and Redevelopment Program.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Values:
TRUST
Trust is our foundation: We trust in each other, our teams and the process and know each of us is true to our word.
RESPECT
Everyone and everything deserve my respect.
COMMUNICATION
I Listen, I Hear, I Respond, I Act.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Do the right thing.
EMPOWERMENT
Do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
PURPOSEFUL
We are deliberate in our actions towards the common purpose of making Irving stronger.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
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PAY GRADE
HI57
/ FULL PAY RANGE $
7,988
- $
11,264
PER
MONTH
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.
The official destination marketing organization for Irving, Texas, the Irving Convention and Visitors Bureau represents the city’s $3.04billion-per-year hospitality industry community and welcomes more than fourmillion visitors annually.
Funded solely by hotel tax collections, the Irving CVB connects corporate, convention and leisure visitors to our hospitality industry partners - the city's hotels, meeting venues, restaurants, attractions and shops, as well as attractions throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The strength of the visitor industry and the city's hotel tax collections also provide the funding resources for the Irving Arts Center and the Preservation and Redevelopment Program.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Values:
TRUST
Trust is our foundation: We trust in each other, our teams and the process and know each of us is true to our word.
RESPECT
Everyone and everything deserve my respect.
COMMUNICATION
I Listen, I Hear, I Respond, I Act.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Do the right thing.
EMPOWERMENT
Do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
PURPOSEFUL
We are deliberate in our actions towards the common purpose of making Irving stronger.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
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