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ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues hosts a diverse range of conventions, trade shows, meetings and entertainment events in one of the premier convention facilities in the United States. The department is committed to delivering the highest levels of customer service, with the mission of enhancing the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of the community.

The Convention Center Sales Manager position is responsible for developing new business and maintaining relationships with current clients within an assigned sales region. This position works closely with Visit Phoenix (the Greater Phoenix Convention and Visitors Bureau) and downtown hotels.  Duties include negotiating deal points, developing proposals, coordinating and conducting site inspections with prospective clients, and managing the contracting process for assigned sales accounts.  The position is also responsible for representing the Phoenix Convention Center on sales missions and at industry tradeshows, as assigned.

SALARY

$51,771.20 - $78,769.60 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $78,769.60 depending upon qualifications. 

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. 

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing, to include a convention or cultural center, hotel, or other large public use facility.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Works more than 40 hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.
• The City job description can be found here.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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The City of Phoenix has paused plans to implement a federal mandate requiring all city employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This decision comes after a series of legal challenges and a ruling from a federal judge which temporarily halts the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide. If the requirement is reinstated, the City of Phoenix may require new hires to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment. After a conditional offer has been extended, candidates may request a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience selling space in performance venues.
• Experience with contract negotiations.
• Experience using event management software.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.
• Some positions in this classification require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. 
• Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Travel (in and possibly out-of-state) may be required.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes July 14, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://www.phoenix.gov/hr/current-jobs/ by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Sales Manager: Job Code 27120, ID #45820

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