Sales Manager
About the role
As a Sales Manager at Access, you will be responsible for leading the sales efforts specifically with program qualification and development. You’ll manage hotel partnerships and seek new opportunities to increase hotel market share. You’ll build on internal partnerships and start to develop self-generated opportunities.
Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that collaborates with clients to design and execute corporate events and programs. Our expert teams are in coast-to-coast destinations, designing and producing ultimate experiences for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Act as the local market lead, building and nurturing relationships with hotels, venues, and vendors.
- Generate and qualify new business opportunities through both inbound referrals and proactive outreach.
- Conduct site inspections, sales presentations, and capability briefings for hotel and client partners.
- Collaborate with creative and event production teams to develop strategic, on-brand proposals.
- Own and manage KPIs including sales conversion, market share growth, and referral performance.
- Serve as a trusted partner to national sales and local event delivery teams to ensure exceptional client experiences.
- Advocate for the Access brand and actively grow our presence.
Requirements
You’re recognized as a go-to expert in the hospitality and events community.
You consistently meet or exceed sales and conversion targets.
You’ve built strong referral relationships with hotels and partners.
You represent Access with professionalism, creativity, and follow-through at every touchpoint.
Qualifications
- 2 – 5 years sales success in a consultative environment, preferably in the hospitality or events industry.
- Self-motivated, customer-focused, and team-oriented.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Passion for the hospitality and special events industry.
- Salesforce CRM experience.
Benefits
- Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!
- 50+ years in the