VP of Convention Sales & Services

About the role

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States (on‑site). Job type: Full‑time, indefinite duration. Required travel: 10‑25%. Job function: Management.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the Travel Portland Convention Sales & Services departments to optimize results in both short- and long-term sales efforts by identifying annual goals and driving performance to meet those goals and ensuring the fulfillment of the organization’s contractual obligations.
• Leads the local convention and meetings community in aligning sales strategies and developing robust business development channels, while maintaining collaborative relationships externally with the International, domestic, and Portland hospitality community.
• Works internally with various departments including marketing, public relations, and community engagement to develop programs that complement and promote the overall mission of the sales and services effort.

Pay

Full-time, exempt position. Base salary plus incentive, DOE.