Director of Sales

JOB OBJECTIVE: To promote and sell Little Rock as a destination for conventions, meetings, and events under direction of the Vice President of Sales and Service; to provide assistance to the Vice President of Sales and Service with leading the sales team to achieve individual and team group/convention sales goals.

This is a Safety-Sensitive Job for Purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
This position is not considered Essential Personnel under the LRCVB Inclement Weather policy.
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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through the completion of a Bachelors degree in any area of discipline, and a minimum of eight (8) years of professional-level experience working in the hospitality/tourism industry; sales experience in the hospitality/tourism industry is preferred and five (5) years of supervisory experience OR project leadership experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Drivers License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must show proof of valid automobile insurance before being approved to drive any LRCVB vehicle.
• Must have access to a properly licensed and insured, reliable automobile for reimbursable assigned business travel.
• Must obtain a personal credit card for fully reimbursable business expenses.
• Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends as required.

This position may require one or more of the following pre-employment screenings: drug and alcohol screening, or background investigation.

• Online applications only
• Applicants answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
• Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
• List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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